Description
This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for a comforting 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
- 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, ensuring 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. Use a spatula to cut it into slices.
Notes
- Make sure to use a rotisserie chicken for convenience, or cook your own chicken beforehand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg