Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A cozy and flavorful casserole that combines tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and layers of melty cheese, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (if using alternatives)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cumin to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by shredding your cooked chicken
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened
- Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, half of the enchilada sauce, and a cup of cheese
- Layer the casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and layer corn tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese in a greased dish
- Top it off: Spread remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle the rest of cheese on top
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving
Notes
Feel free to modify ingredients to suit dietary needs. Great for preparing ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, enchilada, casserole, Mexican, comfort food, family meal