Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
70 min.
8
323kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner with a dish that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free? Look no further than this Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole! Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this hearty casserole combines tender chicken, savory black beans, and zesty green chiles, all enveloped in layers of corn tortillas and topped with a gooey blend of Mexican cheese.

With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful main course that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for both lunch and dinner. Each serving is packed with 323 calories, ensuring you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of spices like ground cumin and coriander adds a warm, aromatic touch that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Not only is this casserole a feast for the senses, but it also offers a wonderful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded meal. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or the main attraction, this Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So grab your apron and get ready to create a dish that’s as satisfying as it is scrumptious!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • cups rotisserie chicken breast meat diced
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 4.5 ounce chile peppers diced green drained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 10 ounce enchilada sauce red canned
  • cups mexican blend cheese shredded
  • ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray.
  3. Saute chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chile peppers.
  5. Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  6. 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.
  7. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  9. 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.
  10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories323kcal
Protein25.38%
Fat42.67%
Carbs31.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.94
Glycemic Load
5.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.585652398027%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:322.56kcal
16.13%
Fat:15.44g
23.75%
Saturated Fat:8g
50.01%
Carbohydrates:26.01g
8.67%
Net Carbohydrates:19.77g
7.19%
Sugar:3.91g
4.34%
Cholesterol:67.33mg
22.44%
Sodium:808.91mg
35.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.67g
41.33%
Phosphorus:364.92mg
36.49%
Selenium:19.61µg
28.02%
Calcium:262.55mg
26.26%
Fiber:6.25g
24.99%
Vitamin B3:4.8mg
23.99%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.78%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.33%
Magnesium:58.44mg
14.61%
Vitamin A:639.83IU
12.8%
Potassium:432.42mg
12.35%
Folate:49.25µg
12.31%
Iron:2.18mg
12.13%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.05%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.52%
Vitamin C:8.37mg
10.14%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.18%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.39%
Copper:0.17mg
8.34%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.98%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.19%
Vitamin K:1.52µg
1.44%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%
Source:Allrecipes