Easy Enchilada Casserole

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While I’m not one to develop my own recipes, I do like to try new recipes I find on Pinterest and in cookbooks. I often don’t have all the ingredients so I improvise, or if I don’t like something, I’ll swap it out. 

It’s taken me a while to learn to enjoy cooking, probably because for a while, it was just me. Now I have Manny and his kids to cook for and it’s a lot more fun getting feedback on my cooking skills. I will admit I’m more of a baker. I definitely have a sweet tooth and as a child, I was always helping my mom make cookies, pies, cakes and bread. So at least I know my way around the kitchen!

I found this recipe on Pinterest after looking for easy chicken recipes. I’m all about quick dinners, especially on weeknights and this one fit my Mexican food craving! While Manny made fun of me for not making real enchiladas, he loved the finished product! I loved it too because I could add all the vegetables I wanted but still have some traditional Mexican aspects to the dish. Plus, I only dirtied a pan and casserole dish in the process, definitely a win! 

Easy Enchilada Bake
A quick, easy enchilada casserole
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 2 chicken breasts, shredded
  2. 1 tbsp olive oil
  3. 3 bell peppers, diced
  4. 1 c onion, diced
  5. 1 can pinto beans, rinsed
  6. 1 can black beans, drained
  7. 3 c enchilada sauce, red or green
  8. 2 c shredded cheese, cheddar or Monterrey Jack
  9. 12 corn tortillas, halved
Optional toppings
  1. Avocado
  2. Sour cream
  3. Green onions
  4. Cilantro
Instructions
  1. 1. Cook chicken breasts until easily shredded
  2. 2. Saute veggies in olive oil until soft
  3. 3. Stir in beans and chicken
  4. 4. In a 9x13 pan, layer enchilada sauce, tortillas (halved for easier layering), chicken/veggie filling, cheese, tortillas, chicken/veggie filling, enchilada sauce, cheese
  5. 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 min until cheese melted and casserole bubbling around edges.
  6. 6. Remove and serve warm.
Notes
  1. This recipes is easily adjusted. Swap chicken for ground beef or more veggies. Change up the veggies to fit your tastes. Serve topped with guacamole or sour cream, or even a side of rice.
Adapted from Give Me Some Oven
Adapted from Give Me Some Oven
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