Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This easy chicken enchilada casserole is full of flavor and an ultimate crowd pleaser. Made with shredded chicken, layered tortillas, and melty cheese then topped with olives, avocado, cilantro and other fresh toppings for that same great enchilada taste but with way less work!
Servings 6
Calories 554kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Cups shredded cooked taco chicken
- 3 cups red enchilada sauce
- 6 flour 8" tortillas
- 3 cups grated cheese (Colby, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend works best)
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Grease a 9 x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish (this keeps the tortillas from sticking).
- Top with two tortillas. Cut the overlapping portions off and layer along the sides as shown in the assembly picture.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 of the black beans, 1/3 of the chicken, and then 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat with a second layer in the same order. Before sprinkling cheese on the third layer, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the casserole and spread around. Add remaining amount of cheese (double the amount used in the first two layers) and sprinkle sliced olives on top.
- Cover dish with foil and place in preheated oven. Let bake for 20 minutes covered. Uncover and bake another 10 - 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Sprinkle green onion, avocado,* and cilantro on top. Serve with sour cream.
Notes
*If the entire casserole won't be eaten right away, put avocado on individual servings so that it doesn't turn brown in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1827mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 460mg | Iron: 3.2mg