Pinto Bean and Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This delicious and hearty casserole is made with layers of tortillas, pinto beans, chicken, and enchilada sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cheddar cheese - 2 cups, shredded
- Corn tortillas - 12
- Enchilada sauce - 2 cups
- Pinto beans - 2 cups, cooked
- Cooked chicken breast - 2 cups, shredded
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce.
- Place 4 corn tortillas on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly.
- Spread half of the cooked chicken over the tortillas.
- Top with half of the pinto beans, half of the chopped green onions, and half of the chopped cilantro.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the ingredients.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of tortillas on top.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer of tortillas.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and cilantro, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g