Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

This casserole is very easy to make and a delicious, spicy combination of the best of comfort foods!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings Serves 10-12

Calories 247kcal

1 15-ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce if gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free brand
6 Corn Tortillas cut into quarters
1 15-ounce can Black Bean Refried Beans regular refried beans may be substituted
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
¾ cup Red Onion ,chopped
1 7-ounce can diced Mild Green Chilies fire roasted if available
1 15-ounce can Pinto Beans rinsed and drained (1 ½ cups homemade beans may be used)
3 cups shredded Rotisserie Chicken
1 cup Corn Kernels; frozen canned/drained or fresh may be used
1 14.5-ounce can Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes preferably with Mexican seasoning if available (I used Muir Glen Organic with Adobo seasonings), undrained
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
½ teaspoon Chile Powder
1 ½ cups grated Mexican Cheese Blend (sold with packaged cheese) or a combination of grated Milk Cheddar, Monterrey Jack and Cobly cheeses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour ¾ cup of the enchilada sauce into a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish; spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Layer the corn tortilla quarters to cover the sauce, overlapping them.
Heat the refried beans with 2-3 tablespoons of water, in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave covered (for about 2 minutes) until hot and creamy.
Spread the refried beans over the corn tortillas in the baking dish. Set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions are softened and translucent; 3-4 minutes.
Add the green chilies, pinto beans, chicken, corn, tomatoes, spices and remaining 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat to fully combine; 2-3 minutes.
Spoon the filling into the baking dish spreading it evenly in the pan. Cover with the cheese and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese has melted.
Serve with topping options or by itself.