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Chicken and Corn Enchilada Bake

Chicken and Corn Enchilada Bake

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken and Corn Enchilada Bake is a creamy, cheesy delight that satisfies any craving. Bursting with flavor from tender chicken and sweet corn, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds. Make it tonight for a truly satisfying meal!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 medium red capsicum/bell pepper washed, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow capsicum/bell pepper washed, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thigh fillets skinless and boneless, cubed or sliced
  • 10 oz canned corn kernels washed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch Salt to season
  • 14 oz can condensed tomato soup or enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups grated light/low-fat Mozzarella cheese divided
  • 5 regular-sized flour tortillas cut in half to make 10 pieces
  • 1 stem shallot/green onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro/coriander chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200C℃ (390℉).
  2. In a nonstick pan or skillet, pan-fry the chopped red onion and the red and yellow capsicum/bell peppers until the onion becomes transparent.
  3. Add the cubed or sliced chicken thigh fillets to the pan.
  4. Pour the condensed tomato soup or enchilada sauce over the chicken.
  5. After the chicken is tender, stir in the canned corn kernels, vegetable stock powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, and sweet paprika.
  6. Now it’s time to assemble your enchilada bake.
  7. Sprinkle one-third of the grated Mozzarella cheese over the chicken mixture.
  8. Take 5 halves of the flour tortillas and place them over the cheese.
  9. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chicken/sauce mixture.
  10. With your bake layered up, change the oven settings to grill/broil on medium heat and place the dish into the oven.
  11. Once done, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
  12. Serve warm, garnished with finely chopped shallots/green onions and fresh cilantro/coriander.

Notes

  • Once the bake has cooled: serve quickly to prevent soggy tortillas.
  • Reheating: I prefer to use the oven for crispy results and even temperature throughout the serving.