Embarrassing Enchilada Casserole
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food—Embarrassing Enchilada Casserole! This irresistibly cheesy, layered dish combines tender shredded chicken, bold enchilada sauce (choose red or green!), and classic Tex-Mex staples like black beans, corn, and diced green chiles. Perfectly seasoned with cumin and layered between soft corn tortillas, each bite bursts with zesty flavor and melty goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this casserole makes weeknight dinners a breeze, serving up to six hungry guests. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for a restaurant-quality finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds—no embarrassment about it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced green chiles, salt, and cumin. Mix well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer 4 corn tortillas across the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping them to cover the surface.
Spread one-third of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Drizzle with a little enchilada sauce and sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process two more times: tortillas, chicken mixture, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Finish with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Slice into portions and serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side. Enjoy the cheesy, saucy masterpiece!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.9 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.4 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 868 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 6882 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 387.8 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.2 g | 247% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 336.0 g | 672% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2384 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 4839 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
