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5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole

With melted cheese, tangy enchilada sauce, and hearty tortilla and chicken layers, this is as deliciously easy as weeknight dinner gets!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cost: $10.00
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz can black beans
  • 12 oz can chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 8-12 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Drain and rinse black beans. Drain chicken.
  • In a large bowl, mix beans, chicken, 1 cup of cheese, and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce.
  • In a casserole dish or 9x13 pan, pour a small amount of remaining enchilada sauce. Spread it to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the pan with corn tortillas.
  • Cover the tortillas evenly with the chicken and bean filling.
  • Cover the filling with another layer of tortillas. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
5-Ingredient Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.2
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.8
g
24
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.6
g
Cholesterol
 
56.3
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
889.6
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
373.6
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
21.8
g
7
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
1.7
g
2
%
Protein
 
22.2
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.