Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner: Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole! This irresistible dish layers tender shredded chicken tossed in savory red enchilada sauce with soft corn tortillas, zesty green chilies, and melty Mexican blend cheese for a comforting, Tex-Mex-inspired meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, it features bold flavors enhanced by spices like cumin and garlic powder, creating a perfectly seasoned filling. The casserole is baked to golden, bubbly perfection, making it both irresistibly delicious and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this one-dish wonder is sure to become a family favorite. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream or guacamole for a meal that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're craving classic enchilada flavors or in need of a quick, hearty dinner, this recipe is your answer!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 12 pieces corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 1 cup of enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, sour cream, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 3

Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Layer 4 corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping them slightly to cover the bottom of the dish.

Step 5

Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas, followed by 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 6

Repeat the layers: Add another 4 tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, and another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 7

For the top layer, place the final 4 tortillas, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over them, and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly on top.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve warm with additional sour cream or guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2248.4 grams (2248.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3807

Total Fat 138.40g	177%
Saturated Fat 65.20g	326%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 866mg	289%
Sodium 8325mg	362%
Total Carbohydrate 317.30g	115%
Dietary Fiber 40.70g	145%
Total Sugars 33.60g
Protein 311.20g	622%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2221mg	171%
Iron 28mg	154%
Potassium 3320mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 33.8%