A warm and comforting chicken casserole for cold weather -- but it's just as delicious as a vegetarian entree, as well.
Ingredients
6cupsVegetables for Roasting(diced zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, onions, carrots, etc)
1teaspoonOlive oil
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround black pepper
115 oz canCorn(or use frozen)
1 15 oz canBlack Beans(rinsed and drained)
12eachCorn tortillas
2cupsEnchilada sauce(your favorite, red or green)
1poundChicken(cooked, and diced or shredded)
1cupCheddar Cheese(shredded)
¼cupCilantro(chopped)
Instructions
ROASTED VEGETABLES
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Cut vegetables into medium size chunks about the size of a quarter (they will shrink as they cook).
In medium-size bowl, add oil, salt and pepper.
Then toss chopped vegetables until they are evenly coated with oil and spices.
Place vegetables on lightly greased baking sheet.
Roast in oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until caramelized.
Remove from oven, allow to cool.
CASSEROLE
Heat oven to 400°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl combine; roasted vegetables, corn, black beans, cilantro, and chicken.
Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in the baking dish, and spread until the bottom of the dish is evenly coated. Top with a layer of about 4 tortillas, so that the entire dish is covered.
Top evenly with 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Repeat with another layer of tortillas and chicken mixture.
Followed by a final layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, the remaining enchilada sauce, and top with cheese.
Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes.
Remove pan and remove aluminum foil. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
Remove from the oven and serve warm. A serving is one square out of a 9 square slice.
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Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Make a large batch and freeze it in small containers! It will last in the freezer for up to 6 months. Also, you can make this in a slow cooker, turn it on low and cook for 4-5 hours.
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