Description
Whipping up this creamy chicken enchilada casserole means your dinner table gets an instant comfort boost with minimal effort. Layers of tender chicken, melty cheese, and zesty sauce combine for a Mexican-inspired meal that delivers pure satisfaction in every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
Supporting Flavors:
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Creamy Base:
- 1 cup Cream of Chicken Soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado chunks
- Chopped parsley
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer 6 tortillas across the bottom of the dish, ensuring complete coverage of the base.
- Mix ½ cup sour cream, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, 2 tbsp jalapenos, 3 tbsp milk, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp paprika in a large bowl. Whisk until your sauce reaches a smooth, pourable texture.
- Spread 2 cups shredded chicken evenly over the tortilla layer, creating a consistent protein foundation.
- Pour half the prepared sauce across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mixed cheese (½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup cheddar) over the sauce.
- Repeat the layering process: 6 tortillas, remaining 2 cups chicken, remaining sauce, and final cup of cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until cheese turns golden and edges become crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional garnishes like diced tomatoes or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream of chicken soup for smoother sauce blending and consistent texture.
- Swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas if you prefer a softer base that absorbs sauce more easily.
- For a healthier version, replace sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese to reduce overall calories.
- When shredding chicken, use warm meat for easier pulling and more tender texture in your casserole layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg