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Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake

A delicious layered chicken enchilada casserole featuring corn tortillas, refried black beans, tender shredded chicken, Mexican-blend cheese, and enchilada sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro for a vibrant, comforting meal.
3
55 min
TOTAL TIME
462
CALORIES
$2.13
PER SERVING
Layered Chicken Enchilada Bake
Directions
10 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add the chicken breasts, and cook for 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow to cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
3
Spread a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x9-inch glass baking dish to prevent sticking.
4
Place 2 corn tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping to cover the entire surface.
5
Layer the refried beans, shredded chicken, Mexican-blend cheese, and enchilada sauce, then add 2 more tortillas. Repeat the layering process once, finishing with a final layer of tortillas.
6
Cover the top with the remaining enchilada sauce and 1 cup grated Mexican-blend cheese.
7
Cover the baking dish with well-oiled aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8
Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is starting to brown and sauce is bubbling.
9
Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes so it can firm up a bit before cutting and serving.
10
Top with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, lime, or avocado, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
26g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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