Description
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a hearty, layered dish filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and melted cheese. It delivers all the flavors of traditional enchiladas in an easy-to-assemble casserole—perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 8 small flour tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add enchilada sauce and green chiles. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the shredded chicken and chopped cilantro. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Spread a small amount of the chicken mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer with tortilla pieces, then more chicken mixture, and a handful of cheese. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with more cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for a more traditional flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy prep.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
