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    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Published: Oct 30, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe

    This Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the perfect family dinner when you are looking for a no-fuss meal that packs all of your favorite Mexican flavors! Best of all is how well it reheats, so it is perfect for leftovers too!

    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole on white plate with fork.

    Needed ingredients

    • Chicken breasts 
    • Shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • White rice
    • Canned enchilada sauce
    • Canned green chilies
    • Can corn (drained)
    • Can black beans (drained)
    • Cilantro - Optional as a garnish, but does add fresh flavor.

    Tips for making this recipe

    My biggest shortcut lately has been using rotisserie chicken, and I used it again for this recipe. You can certainly use any chicken you want, whether that is cooking up some fresh chicken, or using leftovers already in your fridge, however, rotisserie chicken really helps cuts down the effort required to make this casserole.

    How to make it

    Whenever I make casseroles, I want them to be easy. I think that is the whole purpose of a casserole, it is an easy meal in one dish. This chicken enchilada casserole incorporates easy to use ingredients like canned black beans, corn, and green chilies to ensure prep is effortless.

    This recipe fits perfectly in a 9x13" lasagna pan. The rice gets cooked separately, then everything is added to the lasagna pan and mixed together then baked at 350 degrees. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.

    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole being scooped with silver spoon.

    How to reheat it

    My chicken enchilada casserole reheats better in the microwave than most meals. I recommend microwaving individual portions separately for best results. Otherwise, you can reheat it in a 350-degree oven, but this time cover it with foil so the top doesn't dry out.

    Customize this recipe

    Feel free to add and subtractive your preferred ingredients. Mild cheddar cheese would work well as a substitute. Vegetables such as onion and peppers could be chopped and mixed in... raw if you like a crunch, or sauteed.

    If you like things spicy, add some sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, or ancho chili powder to the dish. Otherwise, a generous dash of hot sauce is always appropriate.

    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    This Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the perfect family dinner when you are looking for a no-fuss meal that packs all of your favorite Mexican flavors!
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 400kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups shredded chicken breasts (cooked)
    • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
    • 2 cups white rice (uncooked)
    • 30 oz enchilada sauce
    • 4.5 oz can green chilies
    • 15 oz can corn (drained)
    • 15 oz can black beans (drained)
    • Cilantro as garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cook rice according to package instructions.
    • Combine rice with chicken, enchilada sauce, green chilies, corn, and black beans.
    • Spread evenly in a 9x13" baking pan and top with cheese.
    • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
    • Remove from oven and let cool slightly, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

    Notes

    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 400kcal
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    1. Laura Boal

      November 08, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Awesome flavors and easy too! Didn’t change a thing and this recipe was a hit!!
      I have half left left over because there are only 2 of us and we had it the first night then leftovers the next. I’m going to freeze the rest.

      Reply
    2. John

      October 29, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Is the quantity of rice "2 cups of cooked rice" or 2 cups before cooking?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        October 30, 2020 at 7:54 am

        Prior to cooking.

        Reply
    3. Yola

      November 20, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I loved these flavors!

      Reply
    4. Karly

      August 28, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      This is pure beauty. Such a simple and delicious dinner recipe- definitely going to be a new staple around my house!

      Reply

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