Description
This Enchilada Chicken Casserole is a delicious blend of flavors with layers of tortillas, chicken, and cheese, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chilies
- 1 (15 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream (+ more for serving)
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder (see note)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups shredded cooked/rotisserie chicken
- 6 corn tortillas (6″ size) (cut into quarters)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- For serving: chopped cilantro, avocado, jalapenos, etc. (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Melt the butter in a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until softened and lightly browned (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add the green chilies, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Turn the burner off.
- Add in the tortillas and toss gently until they’re folded in (I find it easiest to do this with two spoons), and ensure they’re well coated and spread out around the skillet fairly evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese more if needed (watch it doesn’t burn).
- Let it sit for a few minutes and season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve with sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado, and jalapeno peppers if desired. I use a spatula to cut it into slices.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of chili powder to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg