Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0

Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups cooked chicken , chopped
	1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
	1 can chopped green chilies
	1 can red enchilada sauce
	8 corn tortillas
	2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
	1 container sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

573

Sugar

Fat

27g

Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that is typically made with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in red enchilada sauce. This recipe takes the classic flavors and combines them to create a layered and baked dish, with a hearty filling of chicken, black beans and chilies, and melted cheese. The sour cream topping adds a cool and creamy tang to complement the savory filling. This flavorful dish can be served as a main course with a side of rice and beans or as a standalone meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, black beans and chopped green chilies.
3.	Pour half of the can of red enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
4.	Layer four corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping slightly to cover the entire bottom of the dish.
5.	Spread half of the chicken and bean mixture over the tortillas.
6.	Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the chicken mixture.
7.	Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and 1 more cup of cheese.
8.	Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and spread evenly.
9.	Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10.	Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.	Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

PROS

Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas are easy to make, and can be customized to be vegetarian or gluten-free.

An affordable, hearty, and filling meal that can be reheated throughout the week.

CONS

Layers of cheese and red enchilada sauce can make the dish high in calories and sodium.

The recipe includes processed ingredients such as canned enchilada sauce and canned green chilies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and fiber due to the chicken, black beans, and corn tortillas.
Black beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help support immune and cardiovascular health.