Go Back
+ servings
Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Comforting Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Easy Family Meals

Enjoy a comforting Chicken Enchilada Casserole perfect for easy family meals, with layers of chicken, cheese, and tortillas that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Feel free to swap for chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt In a pinch, regular salt works too!
  • 18 pieces Corn Tortillas (6-inch, torn in half) Consider flour tortillas for a different texture.
  • 1 can Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (28 oz) Switch to a spicier version if you like it hot!
  • 1 package Monterey Jack Cheese (16 oz, shredded) Cheddar can amplify the flavor profile if desired.
  • 1 container Reduced-Fat Sour Cream (8 oz) Use Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • oven
  • skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts generously with garlic salt and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  3. While the chicken is cooling, char the tortilla halves on an open flame for about 1 minute until they puff up.
  4. Pour about 1/2 inch of green chile enchilada sauce into the bottom of your greased baking dish and layer six of the charred tortilla halves on top.
  5. Top with half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the Monterey Jack cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  6. Repeat layering with another set of tortilla halves, remaining shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, and the rest of the enchilada sauce.
  7. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Let the casserole cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for added flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!