Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Instead of making traditional enchiladas, save time by making this very tasty layered chicken enchilada casserole.
Casseroles are popular for a number of reasons:
- Convenience: Casseroles are typically one-dish meals, meaning they have everything you need for a complete meal in one pot, saving time on preparation and clean-up.
- Versatility: They can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, including meats, vegetables, grains, and sauces. This allows for endless variations and can cater to different dietary preferences.
- Make-Ahead Capability: Casseroles can often be prepared in advance and then baked when needed, making them great for busy schedules or for meal prepping.
- Comfort Food: Many casserole recipes are hearty and comforting, often evoking feelings of nostalgia. Dishes like macaroni and cheese, lasagna, and shepherd’s pie are classic comfort foods. Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a prime example of comfort food.
- Feeding a Crowd: Casseroles are often generous in portion size, making them ideal for serving a large group of people, whether at family gatherings, potlucks, or parties.
- Flavor Development: The cooking process, which can include layering and baking, allows for flavors to meld together, resulting in a rich, savory dish.
Other casseroles to consider making:
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Meat Loaf Casserole
Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Instead of making traditional enchiladas, save time by making this very tasty chicken enchilada casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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4 cups diced cooked chicken, divided
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces (1 cup) sour cream
2/3 cup milk
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/4 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
Pepper to taste
12 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté the onion.
- In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk, chiles, onion, garlic and pepper.
- Line bottom of dish with 6 corn tortillas.
- Sprinkle with 2 cups of chicken and pour 1/2 sauce over top and spread to cover.
- Combine the two cheeses. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
