Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This meal was the result of wanting to get rid a lot of things in my pantry. This is great for college students because its very filling, will last you forever, and is cheap. It tastes better than taco bell, but still satisfies all of the saucy-cheesy cravings you could have. 

Ingredients: 

Cooked, shredded chicken

Cheese

Enchilada sauce

Refried beans or black beans 

Onions 

Salsa 

Tortillas

Salt/pepper

Cilantro

1. Mix cooked chicken with a enchilada sauce until moist. 

2. Heat up enough tortillas to cover a baking dish and make a second layer. 

3. Sauté onions until soft, add beans 

4. Heat beans, add salsa (as desired), and stir until combine. 

5. In the baking dish, add a thin layer of enchilada sauce. This will keep the casserole from sticking. 

6. Add a layer of tortillas (typically 3 to cover the bottom of a baking dish) 

7. Add a layer of the cooked chicken

8. Add a layer of beans 

9. Add a layer of cheese 

10. Add a layer of tortillas. 

11. Repeat steps 7-10 as desired. 

12. The last layer should be tortillas topped with a thin layer of enchilada sauce and cheese. 

13. Warm in an over at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

One square of this heavy meal should fill you up! I think its is basically necessary to garnish this with cilantro. Not only does it look pretty, but it gives the casserole a fresh flavor that cuts through all of the sauce and cheese. 

Enjoy!