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Chicken and Corn Enchilada Bake

This Chicken and Corn Enchilada Bake is comfort food at its best! A cheesy, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Bake:

  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 medium red capsicum sliced
  • 1 medium yellow capsicum sliced
  • 500 grams chicken thigh fillets cubed
  • 1 can corn kernels drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • to taste salt
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup or enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups grated light mozzarella cheese
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas
  • 1 bunch shallot or green onion finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

Cooking Instructions:

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
  • Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped red onion until translucent. Add the sliced red and yellow capsicum and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Step 3: Add the cubed chicken thigh fillets to the skillet. Sprinkle in the vegetable stock powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, sweet paprika, and a pinch of salt. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • Step 4: Stir in the drained corn kernels and the can of condensed tomato soup or enchilada sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Step 5: In a baking dish, lay out half of the flour tortillas. Spoon half of the chicken and corn mixture over the tortillas, followed by a cup of grated mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Step 6: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Step 7: Let the dish cool for a few minutes. Garnish with finely chopped shallots and fresh cilantro before serving.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Notes

  • For a leaner option, substitute chicken breast for the thigh fillets.
  • Feel free to add black beans for extra protein and fiber.
  • Whole wheat tortillas can be used for a healthier version of this dish.