This chicken enchilada casserole is the perfect dish to serve during busy weeknights. What makes this recipe for enchilada casserole special is it is also gluten-free. So, no need to worry if anyone in your family has a wheat or gluten allergy. This chicken enchilada casserole is the perfect delicious thirty-minute dinner idea.
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⏱️ Ready In: 30 minutes.
👩🍳 Skill Level: Easy.
🌮 Flavor: Savory, hearty, cheesy, and mildly spicy with bright salsa verde.
🌿 Diet: Gluten free and high protein, with an easy dairy-free option.
🍽️ Best For: Busy weeknights, family dinners, meal prep, and casual gatherings.
🫙 Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole in advance, refrigerate it, and bake when ready to serve.
🌀 Harmony Moment: A colorful, comforting casserole that layers protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and lively Mexican-inspired flavors into one effortless family meal.
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It can be prepped ahead of time and baked as soon as you come home from work in the evening. You can have dinner on the table for your family in thirty minutes if you prep this earlier.
Why You'll Love This Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe?
- High in Protein - This protein packed dinner contains 13 grams of protein per serving.
- Healthy Family Friendly Dinner - Your family will love this healthy and nutritious recipe made of simple ingredients.
- Healthy Fall or Winter Dinner - Your family will love this healthy and nutritious recipe made with gut healthy fiber filled sweet potatoes.
Trust me when I say that you have to try this healthy dinner recipe tonight.
🍠 Sweet Potato Benefits
Sweet potatoes are not only rich in fiber, but are also excellent sources of vitamin A and beta-carotene. Vitamin A helps regenerate collagen, which in turn keeps your skin looking smooth. The fiber in sweet potatoes helps keep you full for longer, but can also help manage blood sugar levels.
Sweet potatoes can help cell turnover, which can help heal wounds and diminish scars. You can read more about the health and beauty benefits of sweet potatoes. These are just some wonderful reasons why I added sweet potato to this chicken enchilada casserole recipe.
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Sweet Potato & Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potato (Diced and roasted)
- 1 cup chicken, breast (Cooked and shredded, rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 15-ounce cans black beans (Drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 6 ounces cheese, cheddar (Shredded) I like vegan cheddar cheese.
- 2 16 ounce jar salsa verde
- 1 12-ounce package corn (Thawed)
- 12 tortillas, gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Pinch sea salt (To taste)
- 1 Pinch black pepper, ground (To taste)
Optional Toppings for Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 handful cilantro, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add sweet potatoes, chicken, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Toss mixture together.
- Grease a 9-inch baking dish with a tablespoon of olive oil. Spoon 1 cup of salsa Verde into the bottom of the dish.
- Layer 3 tortillas, ½ of the sweet potato, bean, and corn mixture, then 1 cup of salsa into the dish. Repeat the layering with remaining tortillas, salsa, pico, and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown all around the edges.
- Serve immediately and top with pico, guacamole, and cilantro if desired, or you can serve this chicken enchilada casserole simply as is.
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