Description
Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. With layers of tender chicken, flavorful enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, this casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customize with your favorite ingredients, it promises to be a hit with everyone. Serve it warm with sour cream and fresh cilantro for a satisfying meal that will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- In another bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1 cup of enchilada sauce until well coated.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortillas, followed by half of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Repeat the layers once more.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg