I don't make many meals that have 'casserole' in the name. That word just doesn't sound very appealing to me, but if you're like that too, do not be fooled - this is really yummy and pretty healthy too. :) This is one of my husband's favorites. Be sure to use the corn tortillas (don't substitute flour tortillas). I think my friend Jill got this from a magazine. She quoted their description, "Layers of sauce and tortillas mingle with a seasoned chicken and black bean mixture. This is a delicious and easy recipe best served with a side of Spanish rice."
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
submitted by Erin
2 cups diced chicken breast meat
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
2 Tb chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce – MILD
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (8 oz) container low fat sour cream
Preheat the oven to 375°. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Sauté chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chili peppers.
Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the sour cream.
Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese, and make another layer of tortillas. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas.
Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove the cover, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and dot with sour cream. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 8 - Preparation Time: 25 minutes
This casserole looks delicious. What fabulous flavor combinations!! Your blog is quite yummy, too. I just found it in my google recommended feeds, and boy am I glad that I did! Can't wait to keep reading more!
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of chicken in the freezer and will be trying this, I really like casseroles because of the way I work they suit my schedule!
ReplyDeleteI love the flavors in this casserole. Definitely one to bookmark!
ReplyDeleteIt's on the meal plan for Friday. Thanks! I'm anxious to try it!!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteThis casserole looks amazing! I am definitely trying it this week. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredibly delicious! I love one-dish meals, and Mexican food. This is the best of both!
ReplyDeleteYet another one of your great recipes that I must try! We love black beans and chicken together, so this sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteErin--I am with you--not usually a fan of casseroles--but this does look amazingly delish! I will put it on the menu this week! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteooo... sounds good, bear! I'm going to try it soon.
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight. The flavors are excellent. I might try rolling the tortillas next time.
ReplyDeleteWe had it last night and it was really good. My husband is really picky and I asked him if it was one to make again, he said yes. Wahoo, another recipe that is husband approved.
ReplyDeleteMade this last night, and got great reviews! We will definitely be having this again, and again!
ReplyDeleteJust happened upon your blog, what a great concept to get together with sisters and cook. Everything looks delectable so far. I've got a great chicken and cheese enchilada recipe, too, you might enjoy: http://tinyurl.com/cb3d6y
ReplyDeleteTried it. Loved it! Thank you!! (Cilantro. It can't be beat.)
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight, Erie. Very yummy and HUGE bonus that it is so fast and easy.
ReplyDeleteI made this a few nights ago and it was a "6 out of 6" dinner - all 6 of us in my family loved it. This is a rare thing around here! Thanks for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made these a few night ago and absolutely loved them. They are a new family favorite in our house.
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight and just finished dinner. We loved it. The flavor of cilantro was perfect. For us next time I think we'll add more tortillas. It's been added to the rotation here!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this recipe. I'm always looking for yummy gluten free recipes. Yeah for the corn tortilla!
ReplyDeleteThis was good. A little too much sour cream and not enough enchilada sauce for my taste. I might make it a little differently next time. Just the idea of making enchiladas without spending forever wrapping them up is simply genious.
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I made this recipe last week, I changed the enchilada sauce to green enchilada sauce and LOVED IT!!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just made this tonight and it came out just great, family loved it everything on your site looks wonderful. Thanks
ReplyDeletehaha! good one!
ReplyDeleteNot sure why, but when I make this the sauce is runny when I serve it. It sets up better the next day. But, both my kids and husband love this so I will be making it again.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves this! Just wondering if you've ever tried freezing it and how it turns out?? Not sure how the tortillas would hold up.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I actually have tried freezing this a few times. It turns out fine. Of course it doesn't taste quite as good after being frozen. But the tortillas seem to hold up fine. I take it straight out of the freezer and into the cold oven, then I preheat the oven and bake it for about one and a half times the regular baking time, then I follow the instructions for adding the remaining cheese and sour cream.
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