Enchilada Chicken Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
Shredded chicken, rice, and beans bake up fast in a pan with gooey cheese. So great for those nights when you just want dinner done.
# Ingredients List:
→ Cheese & Toppings
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1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
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1 cup cheddar, shredded
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1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
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2 green onions, sliced up
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped up
→ Main Ingredients
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1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
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1 cup corn (go fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Right before you dig in, toss that chopped cilantro all over the top.
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Pull it out of the oven and give it five minutes to calm down and firm up a bit.
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Let it bake 20-25 minutes. You’re looking for the cheese to melt fully and for it to start bubbling at the edges.
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Drizzle the rest of the enchilada sauce all over, cover it with the last of both cheeses, black olives, and green onions.
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Spoon the rest of that chicken and rice mix over the top and spread it out.
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Scatter half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the layer you’ve got in there.
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Dump half the chicken and rice mix into the greased baking dish and level it out.
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In your big bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, corn, and half the enchilada sauce. Keep stirring until it’s all mixed up.
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Switch the oven on to 375°F (190°C) and grease up a 9x13 pan so nothing sticks.
# Helpful Hints:
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If you want more kick, throw in some chopped jalapeños or a couple splashes of hot sauce before baking.
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Making your own enchilada sauce at home gives more punch and personal taste.