Roasted Chicken Taquito Enchilada Bake

A comforting, layered casserole that combines the crunch of baked chicken taquitos with a savory refried bean base, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, finished with cooling crema and fresh cilantro.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 12 count frozen chicken taquitos
• 16 oz refried beans
• 2 cups enchilada sauce
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup cilantro

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. — 400°F
2. Spread the refried beans evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. — 400°F
3. Arrange the frozen chicken taquitos in a single layer over the bean base. — 400°F
4. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the taquitos and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. — 400°F
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden and the taquitos reach an internal temperature of 165°F. (about 35 min) — 400°F
6. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with dollops of sour cream. — 400°F