Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a delightful dish that melds tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and creamy cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole is sure to impress with its vibrant layers and rich taste. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Cook chicken breasts in the same skillet until no longer pink (7-10 minutes per side), then shred.
- In a baking dish, layer corn tortillas, half of the shredded chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes for a bubbly cheese crust.
- Let cool slightly before topping with sour cream and garnishing with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 260g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg