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Chicken Tortilla Spinach Casserole: Easy and Delicious

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Enjoy a comforting Chicken Tortilla Spinach Casserole combining fresh spinach, shredded chicken, and crispy tortillas. This spinach tortilla casserole offers a delicious chicken spinach bake perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 9–12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • sliced avocado optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 375°F 190°C and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. On the stovetop, cook onions and garlic in a pan over medium heat until they turn translucent. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted then remove from heat.
  3. Combine the cooked vegetables, shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, sour cream, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until uniformly mixed.
  4. Spread a layer of the chicken mixture in the prepared dish, then place a layer of corn tortillas and top with shredded cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese on top.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices if desired.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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