Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Name: Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 bell peppers, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, chopped (optional, but recommended for a mild casserole – can sub with jalapeno or other hot pepper for heat); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs shredded chicken thighs; 1 lb dried black beans, prepared (or 3 cans of beans); 12oz frozen corn; 4.5oz can diced green chiles; 30oz red enchilada sauce, divided – make your own to take this to the next level!; 12 taco-sized (6”) tortillas – stale is actually preferred here!; 4 cups shredded cheese – a Mexican blend, or cheddar and Monterey Jack or mozzarella

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

All of the flavor of enchiladas without the fuss. You'd never know that this delicious enchilada casserole was packed with protein, fiber, and veggies - it tastes too good to be so healthy!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:10:00 GMT