You get home late, kids are starving, you are low on groceries, and you're are exhausted. We feel you. Each month we will be sharing a meal that is made with 5 ingredients or less to help you spend less time in the kitchen, and more time with your family on those busy days.
Pick up a rotisserie chicken on the way home to make this incredibly easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Serve this easy 5-ingredient dish with a side salad and dinner is finished in a pinch.
Just 5 ingredients! |
Chicken Enchilada CasserolePrep Time:
15 minutes
Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Casserole's 5 Ingredients:
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken (reserve legs and wings for another meal)
- 16 oz. of your favorite enchilada sauce
- 3 cups Colby jack shredded cheese
- 8-10 corn tortillas
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a glass baking dish.
- Place a layer of tortillas in the bottom of the dish, overlapping to cover the entire surface.
- Layer with ½ of the chicken, ½ beans, and ⅓ cheese, ¼ sauce and then another layer of tortillas.
- Repeat with another layer and cover the top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with non-stick aluminum foil and bake covered for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Remove the foil in the last 5 minutes to lightly brown. Allow the enchiladas to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Top with chopped cilantro, scallions, and a dollop of sour cream, if you wish.
BAM - dinner served! 5 ingredients, one dinner! Switch it up with pulled pork and green enchilada sauce for another variation. We hope you enjoy this quick and easy 5-ingredient dish!
