Best 5 Black Bean Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting richness of Italian fare: the Black Bean Chicken Enchilada Lasagna. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with layers of savory black beans, succulent chicken, and a symphony of Mexican spices, all harmoniously nestled between tender lasagna noodles and a creamy, cheesy sauce. The Black Bean Chicken Enchilada Lasagna is not just a meal; it's an experience that transports you to a world of culinary delight. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and explosion of flavors, this dish promises to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more. But the culinary journey doesn't end there. This article also presents a tantalizing collection of recipes that take you on a culinary adventure around the world:

- **Creamy Pesto Pasta:** Dive into a world of velvety textures and aromatic herbs with this classic Italian dish. Tender pasta is lovingly coated in a creamy pesto sauce, bursting with the vibrant flavors of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.

- **Loaded Baked Potato Soup:** Embark on a comforting journey with this hearty and flavorful soup. Tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a medley of melted cheeses come together in a creamy broth, topped with a sprinkle of chives for a touch of freshness.

- **Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry:** Experience the vibrant flavors of the Orient with this delectable stir-fry. Succulent chicken is marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, then stir-fried with colorful vegetables, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

- **Cheesy Garlic Bread:** Treat yourself to the irresistible combination of crispy bread, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic. This classic side dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for complementing any meal.

- **No Bake Cheesecake Bites:** End your culinary expedition on a sweet note with these delightful cheesecake bites. A creamy cheesecake filling, infused with a hint of vanilla and topped with a graham cracker crust, offers a perfect balance of richness and texture.

Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the diverse flavors and textures of these tantalizing recipes. From the bold and spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchilada Lasagna to the comforting and classic Creamy Pesto Pasta, each dish promises a unique and unforgettable taste experience. Let your taste buds take center stage and embark on a journey of culinary delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LAYERED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Layered Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole image

Layers of sauce and tortillas mingle with a seasoned chicken and black bean mixture. This is a delicious and easy recipe best served with a side of Spanish rice. You may wish to substitute low fat sour cream.

Provided by DEBMCE4

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced chicken breast meat
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Saute chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chile peppers.
  • Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the sour cream. Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese, and make another layer of tortillas. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and dot with sour cream. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 91.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 508.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS WITH GOOEY JACK CHEESE



Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas with Gooey Jack Cheese image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings (plus enough chicken for another meal)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces *see cook's note
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/3 cup prepared salsa, mild, medium or hot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/3 cups shredded Monterey jack and or Cheddar
Broccoli
Onions
Potatos
Celery

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add chicken and saute 5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove half of the chicken and reserve for another use.
  • Stir in black beans, green chiles, and salsa and simmer 5 minutes, until sauce thickens and reduces. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Arrange 4 tortillas on a flat surface. Top each tortilla with an equal amount of chicken mixture. Roll up tortillas and place side by side in a shallow baking dish. Top tortillas with shredded cheese (1/3 cup per tortilla).
  • Bake enchiladas 15 minutes, until cheese is golden and gooey!
  • Steam broccoli
  • Chop onions
  • Mash potatoes
  • Chop Celery

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS FROM MISSION®



Fiesta Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas from Mission® image

Shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, and chiles in a creamy sauce are rolled into tortillas and baked with enchilada sauce and more cheese for this family-pleasing favorite.

Provided by Mission Foods

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mission®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Cooking spray
¼ cup chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup corn kernels
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 ¼ cups grated low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup fat-free sour cream
⅔ cup enchilada sauce
Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco®
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred.
  • In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7 calories, Carbohydrate 92.8 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 57.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 2173.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA



Chicken Enchilada Lasagna image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded
2 cans (15.5 oz. each) black beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. each dried oregano leaves and ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. each chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder
2 jars (15 oz. each) CLASSICO Spicy Tomato & Parmesan Cream Pasta Sauce
18 corn tortillas (6 inch)
4 green onions, chopped, divided
3 cups KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine chicken, beans, corn and seasonings.
  • Spread thin layer of pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of 1/3 each of the tortillas and chicken mixture, 1/4 of the onions and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice; top with remaining pasta sauce. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 min. or until lasagna is heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

EASY CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS



Easy Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas image

Very tasty enchiladas and a great way to use up three-quarters of a pound of chicken or half-used can of black beans. My husband, who is quite vocal about his disdain of chicken, gets real quiet and goes back for seconds whenever I make these!

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4-1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
coarse-grind garlic salt
cumin
1/4 cup salsa (we like it medium-hot)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 cups grated monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend or 2 1/4 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
12 -14 corn tortillas
vegetable oil (for softening tortillas)
1 (15 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (Hatch Select)

Steps:

  • In frypan, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is just done; season with garlic salt and cumin to taste; add salsa, black beans, and half the cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Heat oil in small frying pan; soften tortillas, one at a time, by placing in hot oil for a few seconds on each side; drain tortillas on absorbent paper.
  • Divide chicken mixture between tortillas; roll tortillas tightly and place seam-side-down in a 9x13" baking pan that has been sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour enchilada sauce evenly over top; top with remaining cheese; bake at 350° for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Season your food: Don't be afraid to season your food. Salt, pepper, and garlic are all great ways to add flavor to your dishes.
  • Cook your chicken properly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always taste better than processed ingredients. If you can, try to use fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your cooking.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Cooking is all about experimenting. Try new recipes and techniques, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. The more you cook, the better you will become at it.

Conclusion:

Black bean chicken enchilada lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of Mexican and Italian flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give black bean chicken enchilada lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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