Shameless Canned Enchilada Casserole
Dive into comfort food heaven with this Shameless Canned Enchilada Casserole—a quick and satisfying recipe that turns pantry staples into a cheesy, flavorful masterpiece! Featuring layers of tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and melty Mexican cheese, all smothered in tangy canned enchilada sauce, this casserole delivers big Tex-Mex flavor with minimal effort. The use of canned ingredients and rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for busy families. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, this easy enchilada casserole is ready to serve six, complete with optional garnishes of sour cream and fresh cilantro for a refreshing finish. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this dish is your go-to for effortless, satisfying comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (canned or rotisserie)
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 28 ounces enchilada sauce (canned)
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (canned)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 15 ounces canned corn (drained)
- 0.5 cups sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or a thin layer of cooking oil.
Spread about 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer 4 corn tortillas across the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them to form a solid base.
Spread 1/3 of the cooked shredded chicken over the tortillas.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the black beans and 1/3 of the canned corn evenly over the chicken.
Add 1/3 of the diced green chiles and drizzle 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce over the layer.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process two more times (tortillas, chicken, beans, corn, chiles, sauce, cheese), ending with the final layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Optional: Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving for added flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 222.9 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.3 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 962 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 11619 mg | 505% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.8 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.4 g | 312% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 341.6 g | 683% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 4232 mg | 326% | |
| Iron | 29.3 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 5818 mg | 124% | |
*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.
