CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE
Baked chicken, rice, black beans and corn with an easy homemade enchilada sauce and a crunchy tortilla topping. It’s cheesy and hearty and promises to satisfy your strongest Tex-mex cravings.

INGREDIENTS:

Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 small onion chopped

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 can 14 ounce tomato sauce

3 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional

salt and pepper

Casserole:

2 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 pound raw)

2 cups cooked rice I used Minute Rice

1 can 14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed well

1 + 1/2 cups corn fresh or frozen

1 + 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar divided

1 heaping cup crushed tortilla chips

sour cream for serving, optional

DIRECTIONS:

Make the Sauce:

Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes.
Add the flour and toss with the onions, cook 1 – 2 minutes, stirring often.
Whisk in the chicken broth and tomato sauce followed by the chile powder, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Turn the heat up and bring to a simmer, cook 10 minutes, stirring often …
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