Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A warm, cheesy casserole filled with tender chicken, soft tortillas, and zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
- 8–10 Corn Tortillas
- 2 cups Enchilada Sauce
- 2 cups Cheese, shredded (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 small Onion, diced (optional)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Cilantro, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine shredded chicken, diced onion, diced bell peppers, garlic powder, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce in a large bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer half of the corn tortillas over the sauce.
- Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Repeat layering with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken filling, and another cup of cheese.
- Top with one last layer of tortillas and the remaining enchilada sauce, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. For a gluten-free option, ensure tortillas and sauce are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Enchilada, Casserole, Mexican, Comfort Food