The best part about this dish is that it can be prepared in advance and simply baked when dinner time rolls around. If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying dinner, this is the dish for you.
Butternut Squash Chicken Enchilada Bake
Ingredients
- One and a half cups of cooked shredded chicken
- a single cup of black beans from a can; drained and rinsed
- One-half cup of canned salsa
- One half cup of chopped onion
- 1 small minced clove of garlic
- minus 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- One-Fourth Teaspoon of Cumin Powder
- Butternut squash cubed, 3 cups
- We'll need ten maize tortillas each measuring six inches in diameter.
- 1 and a half cups of thick salsa
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup (4 ounces)
Instructions
- Put in a preheated 375 degree oven.
- Prepare a side of chicken bites.
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling it and dicing it.
- Olive oil should be heated over medium heat in a large skillet.
- After about 5 minutes, add the chicken and cook until it's browned.
- Cook for 5 more minutes after adding the butternut squash.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes after mixing in the enchilada sauce and black beans.
- Put the ingredients in a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
- Wait 20-25 minutes in the oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, step 9.
Butternut Squash Chicken Enchilada Bake Serving Suggestions
The best way to enjoy this dish is right after it comes out of the oven, but any leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days in an airtight container.
To reheat, spread the desired number of enchiladas out on a baking sheet and heat in a preheated 350 F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Top with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or anything else you like and dig in!
Different Takes on the Recipe
Different types of squash, such as acorn or kabocha, and different cuts of chicken, such as thighs or breasts, and additional vegetables, such as peppers or corn, are all fair game for this recipe’s many permutations. So go ahead and try them all until you find the one that suits your palate best.
Conclusion
For those of you who have leftover chicken, we hope this recipe for Butternut Squash Chicken Enchilada Bake will provide you with a tasty and novel way to prepare it. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it’s sure to please everyone with its rich, cheesy texture and well-balanced flavor profile thanks to the addition of the butternut squash and enchiladas.
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