Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A comforting and flavorful chicken enchilada casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet For cooking chicken and onions.
- Baking Dish For assembling the casserole.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 ounces)
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small pieces or shred it after cooking.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. For even cooking, stir occasionally.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet with the chicken and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced green chiles and black beans to the chicken mixture and combine well.
- Follow the remaining steps of the original enchilada casserole recipe, using the chicken mixture in place of the ground beef mixture when layering the casserole. Ensure each layer is evenly spread for balanced flavor.
Notes
Recipe notes: Feel free to adjust the spice level and add your favorite toppings to enhance flavor!