FIESTA CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
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Serves: 16
 
Fiesta Chicken Enchilada Casserole--An easy and flavorful enchilada dish packed with corn, beans, chicken, cheese and MORE cheese! So delicious!
Ingredients
  • 2 cups grilled and shredded chicken
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • ½ tsp chile powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 3 tsp garlic
  • 1 chicken bouillon
  • ⅔ cup salsa verde
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tbsp jalepeno diced
  • 9 corn tortillas quartered
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grill and shred the chicken! Add put it in a bowl. Combine 2 tbsp cilantro, corn, black beans, cream cheese and spices.
  2. Add ½ cup onion to a pan and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1½ tsp garlic; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add this to your chicken!
  3. Put the rest of the onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, salsa, water and jalepeno in your pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool briefly and add to a blender. Process until smooth and pulse the remaining cilantro.
  4. Quarter the corn tortillas and crisp them up for a couple minutes in the oven.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Arrange 16 tortilla quarters over sauce. Add half the chicken a little cheese and repeat! End with tortillas and pour a little sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheese! Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Top with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and olives!
Recipe by Messes to Memories at https://www.messestomemories.com/fiesta-chicken-enchilada-casserole/