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Chicken Enchilada Casserole A Cozy Weeknight Favorite Youll Actually Reach For. Close Up Plate Realistic Photo

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A comforting, make-ahead casserole that layers shredded chicken, creamy enchilada sauce, cheese, and tortilla layers into a friendly bake. It’s approachable, family-friendly, and great for leftovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce or green chile sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for softening tortillas (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce and the cumin. This helps the chicken stay juicy and flavorful as it bakes.
  • If you want to soften the tortillas so they roll up easily, toss them with a teaspoon of oil and warm them in a skillet for a minute or two on each side, or microwave them in a damp towel for about 30 seconds.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Stir in a splash of enchilada sauce to loosen things up a bit.
  • Spread a thin layer of the sour cream mixture across the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer three tortillas to cover the base. Break a couple of tortillas as needed to fit the pan.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then drizzle with a quarter of the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with a layer of cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese.
  • Repeat the layers: a new tortilla layer, the remaining chicken mixture, more sour cream mix, and another sprinkle of cheese.
  • Finish with a final layer of tortillas, the remaining sour cream mixture, and a generous top with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • If you like a crisper top, run it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
  • Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps it set and makes scooping easier.