This easy and amazing chicken enchilada casserole is around 300 calories a serving and you can get as fancy as you’d like with the toppings. Not to mention, this homemade enchilada sauce is life changing!
Total Time
30min
4.8
8 Ratings
Author: Vodka & Biscuits
Servings:
8
Ingredients
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Butter
•
3
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
2
Tbsp
Chili Powder
•
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
1
tsp
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
•
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
•
1
pinch
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground
•
1
pinch
Kosher Salt
•
2
cups
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
•
3
cups
Chicken
, shredded
•
1
can
(8.5 oz)
Canned Corn
, drained
•
1
can
(15 oz)
Canned Black Beans
, rinsed, drained
•
2
cups
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
•
6
White Corn Tortillas
, halved
•
to taste
Jalapeño Pepper Slices
•
to taste
Light Sour Cream
•
to taste
Avocados
, sliced
•
to taste
Lettuce
•
to taste
Tomatoes
•
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
Cooking Instructions
1.
Make a roux by melting the Butter (2 Tbsp) and whisking in the All-Purpose Flour (3 Tbsp). Let it cook for 2 minutes over low heat. The best way to tell if your roux is ready to work with is to smell it! Once you no longer smell raw flour, or only smell butter, it's ready!
2.
Toss in the Chili Powder (2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Cayenne Pepper (as needed), Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 pinch), and Kosher Salt (1 pinch) and cook for another minute, stirring to coat in the roux. This will toast the seasonings.
3.
Whisk in the cold Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (2 cups) until there are no longer any lumps. Bring to a simmer then reduce to low heat until thickened. Keep warm until needed.
4.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
5.
Mix together the Canned Black Beans (1 can) and Canned Corn (1 can). Spread enough of the enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of a casserole or baking dish. This will use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sauce, depending on the size of the dish.
6.
Evenly spread out half of the Chicken (3 cups), a third of the Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (2 cups), and half of the corn mix. Top with White Corn Tortillas (6).
7.
Repeat until all the ingredients are used and the dish is filled. Finish the final layer with cheese.
8.
Bake until bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 25 minutes.
9.
Top with Jalapeño Pepper Slices (to taste), Light Sour Cream (to taste), Avocados (to taste), Lettuce (to taste), Tomatoes (to taste), Fresh Cilantro (to taste), or other desired toppings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
420
FAT
21.4 g
PROTEIN
24.4 g
CARBS
33.1 g
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