How was your weekend, friends?
Ours was really good... we were able to get outside & go to a huge community garage sale on Saturday as well as do some yard clean up. On Sunday we spent some time with friends after church. It was a wonderful weekend.
Spring is finally here! We've had two beautiful weekends in a row & it feels like summer outside today!
In this month or so before school is done for the summer,
I've been trying to make 5 delicious, homemade suppers a week.
It's so easy to just warm up a can of soup or heat up a frozen pizza, but is that really good for us?
Hence, the challenge.
This one is a favourite of ours & I'm sure it will be one of yours too!
Chicken Enchilada Casserole {Print Recipe}
serves 8
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups salsa
4 tsp chili powder, divided
3 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
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2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (19 oz.) black beans, drained & rinsed
3/4 cup finely chopped carrots (I use my food processor)
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro
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12 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour)
1 1/2 cups shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Combine tomato sauce, salsa, 2 tsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. cumin, & oregano in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low & simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine chicken, rice, beans, carrots, bell pepper, onions, lime juice, cilantro, remaining 2 tsp chili powder, & remaining 1 tsp cumin in a large bowl. Mix well.
To assemble casserole, spread 1 cup sauce over bottom of baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas over bottom, overlapping as necessary. Spoon another 1 cup sauce over tortillas & spread evenly. Top with 1/2 chicken-bean mixture & 1/2 cheese. Arrange remaining tortillas over cheese. Top with another 1 cup sauce, followed by remaining chicken-bean mixture & remaining cheese. Spoon any remaining sauce over top.
Cover with foil & bake for 35-40 minutes, until bubbly & heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Top individual servings with a dollop of sour cream.
Here's some other family favourites of ours if you'd like to join me in my challenge:
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