"Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada Casserole

"Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.6K

Transform simple pantry staples into a comforting and flavorful chicken enchilada casserole. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, satisfying meal with minimal effort. Layers of savory chicken, black beans, and melty cheese, topped with a golden cornbread crust, create a dish that's both delicious and easy to prepare.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    108 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    1912 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

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Recipe View Combine tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning, and chili powder in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer.

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Recipe View Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tenderloins; brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Pour tomato sauce mixture over tenderloins; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until tenderloins are no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes; transfer tenderloins to a bowl. Shred tenderloins using 2 forks; return to the sauce. Stir in black beans and cream cheese until thoroughly combined.

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Recipe View Pour tenderloin mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded Mexican cheese. Whisk cornbread mix, milk, and egg together in a bowl; spoon batter over cheese.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cornbread topping is browned and set, about 30 minutes.

For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tomato sauce mixture.
Feel free to substitute ground chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken for the tenderloins.
If you don't have cream cheese on hand, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free cornbread mix.
You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 526 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Adele Simonis

    I added a can of diced green chilies to the chicken mixture for extra flavor. Delicious!

  • Zakary Dickens

    I used gluten-free cornbread mix and it turned out perfectly. Great for those with dietary restrictions.

  • Germaine Cummerata

    The cornbread topping was a little dry, so next time I'll add a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter.

  • Izaiah Effertz

    I love how customizable this recipe is. You can easily add or substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand.

  • Guido Stamm

    I think the cream cheese really makes a difference here

  • Cletus Rempel

    This is such a great way to use up leftover chicken. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Amya Heathcote

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.

  • Guido Jacobs

    My kids absolutely loved this! They're usually picky eaters, but they devoured it.

  • Natasha Wyman

    So yummy and so easy!

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