Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican spice blend, divided (homemade or store-bought, recipe below)
  • 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 canned chipotle chilies, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce divided
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • Optional Garnishes: chopped avocado, chopped tomatoes, chopped scallions, fresh cilantro leaves, and/or, sour cream
  • Homemade Mexican Spice Blend:
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Coat the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan, over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink. Remove the chicken to a platter and set aside to cool. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the chicken breasts into thin strands.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same pan used to cook the chicken in, over medium heat. Add the onions and poblano peppers, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 20 seconds. Add the chilies, canned tomatoes, 1 cup enchilada sauce, the remaining 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend, black beans and corn; stir well to combine. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce in a large bowl and dip each side of the corn tortillas in the sauce and place in the prepared pan. Layer ¼ cup of the chicken mixture over the saucy tortillas and top with cheese. Repeat the process to create a second layer, finishing with the cheese on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and servings. Garnish with toppings of choice. Enjoy!
  • Homemade Mexican Spice Blend:
  • In a small bowl, add all of the spices and mix to combine. Use right away or store in a container with a lid until ready to use.

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