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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

These are the same ingredients used to make chicken enchiladas, but easier than rolling up a bunch of tortillas. Great for when you’re in the mood for an ooey gooey comfort food recipe.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons dried chopped onion
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare 4 cups of shredded chicken however desired.
  2. Step 2: Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
  3. Step 3: Prepare baking dish with non-stick spray.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, chilies, and seasonings.
  5. Step 5: Cut 6 tortillas into 4 equal pieces (by cutting them in half twice).
  6. Step 6: Line the bottom of the baking dish with the tortilla pieces.
  7. Step 7: Put 2 cups (1/2) of the shredded chicken over the tortilla pieces.
  8. Step 8: Pour 1/2 of the sour cream mixture over the shredded chicken (smooth with a spoon, as needed).
  9. Step 9: Add 1/2 of the shredded cheese on top of the sour cream mixture.
  10. Step 10: Cut up 6 more tortillas into quarters and place them over the shredded cheese.
  11. Step 11: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining chicken, then the remaining sour cream mixture, and the rest of the shredded cheese.
  12. Step 12: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Notes

Wonderful when served with Spanish rice, beans, guacamole (or slices of avocado), and even a fresh side salad.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 1250 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: chicken enchilada casserole, sour cream chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, Mexican-inspired