Description
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the flavor of traditional enchiladas with zero rolling required. Layers of soft corn tortillas, tender shredded chicken, and a tangy sour cream salsa verde sauce bake together for a comforting, cheesy dinner.
Ingredients
12–15 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups salsa verde (green salsa)
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
Fresh cilantro and diced avocado, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together salsa verde, sour cream, cumin, and garlic powder.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken, green chiles, and black beans (if using).
4. Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Arrange a layer of tortilla pieces over the sauce to cover the bottom.
6. Spread half of the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
7. Repeat the layers: tortillas, remaining chicken mixture, and 1 cup of cheese.
8. Top with a final layer of tortillas. (If there is any liquid left in your bowl, drizzle it over the top).
9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top.
10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
11. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set. Garnish with cilantro and avocado.
Notes
Corn tortillas work best for texture; flour tortillas can become gummy.
Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
If you prefer a red sauce version, simply swap the salsa verde for red enchilada sauce.
To freeze: Assemble the casserole, cover tightly with foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg