dinner · lunch · Mexican-inspired

"Pantry Raid" Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A casserole or bake centered on tomato sauce, water, envelope taco seasoning mix, reconstructed from a licensed ingredient record with newly written directions.

1 hr 6 servings Easy $16.28 recipe est. · $2.71/serving
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Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 1 item 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup 1/4 cup water
  • 1 item 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 item 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, or more to taste
  • 1 item 1 (7.5 ounce) package corn bread mix
  • 1 item 1 egg
  • 1 cup 1/3 cup milk

Equipment

Baking dish

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Prepare and combine tomato sauce, water, envelope taco seasoning mix, chili powder, vegetable oil, chicken breast tenderloins, black beans, cream cheese, mexican-style cheese blend, corn bread mix, egg, and milk, keeping any topping ingredients separate.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture in the dish, add the topping, and cover if the surface begins browning before the center is hot.

  4. 4

    Bake until bubbling and cooked through; rest for 10 minutes before serving.

  5. 5

    Cook poultry until the thickest portion reaches 165°F.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours and use within 4 days.

Reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free.

Contains egg, milk, and wheat. Packaged ingredients can vary, so check labels and cross-contact information.

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