Description
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a comforting, cheesy dish layered with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s a quick and easy take on traditional enchiladas without the rolling.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 corn tortillas, quartered
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce and chicken broth; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and stir until evenly coated. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 1/3 of the quartered tortillas over the sauce, followed by 1/3 of the chicken mixture and a layer of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a generous layer of cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is golden.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- You can use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Green enchilada sauce can be substituted for a different flavor.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it set for cleaner slices.
- Add chopped jalapeños or green chiles for more heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
