Looking for an easy weekend recipe to celebrate Cinco De Mayo tomorrow, Saturday May 5th? This Chicken Enchilada Bake recipe is a great make ahead dinner and its very kid friendly. Just prep to the point of putting it in the oven and its ready for you when you are. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity | U/M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless chicken breast | 1.5 | lbs | |
| shredded cheddar cheese, low fat | 1 1/2 | cups | |
| tortillas, flour or whole wheat | 1 | package | |
| black beans, rinsed and drained | 15 oz | can | |
| olive oil | 1 to 2 | tbsp | |
| garlic powder, to season | |||
| salsa, mild | 1 | cup | |
| pasta sauce, tomato (any flavor) | 24 oz | jar | |
| sour cream, to serve |
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350. Cut chicken into large pieces & sprinkle with garlic powder. Heat oil in large skillet & cook chicken until browned on all sides-about 5 to 8 mins. Stir in beans, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Remove from heat. Combine remaining pasta sauce & salsa in bowl & spread 1 cup across a 13 x 9 baking dish. Place three or four tortillas on sauce & then spread half of chicken mix on top of tortillas. Top w/ remaining tortillas and the remaining chicken, cheese, & sauce. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 mins. Serve w/ a bit of sour cream on the side.
[…] If you are looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or just have an appropriately-themed meal, this Chicken Enchilada Bake might be just the thing! See the full recipe here. […]
[…] If you are looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or just have an appropriately-themed meal, this Chicken Enchilada Bake might be just the thing! See the full recipe here. […]