Description
Sour cream chicken enchilada casserole blends zesty Mexican flavors with creamy comfort in one irresistible dish. Hearty layers of tender chicken, melted cheese, and rich sauce promise a satisfying meal that delights taste buds and brings families together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth (to thin out sauce, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish Ingredient:
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 (4 ounces) can diced green chilies
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and an aromatic blend of garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and zesty green chilies until smooth and well-integrated.
- Create the first foundation layer by spreading a thin coating of the creamy mixture across the bottom of the baking dish to prevent potential sticking.
- Construct the initial casserole stratum by arranging a generous layer of tortilla fragments, followed by a substantial portion of tender shredded chicken, then generously drizzle the prepared sauce and sprinkle a hearty portion of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process, ensuring an even distribution of tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese, with the final top layer being a lavish coverage of melting cheese.
- Protect the casserole with aluminum foil and slide into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25 minutes, creating a sealed environment for flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven, continuing to bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbly surface.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a vibrant finish.
- Serve the enchilada casserole while warm, accompanied by fluffy rice, hearty beans, or a crisp side salad to complete the meal.
Notes
- Optimize tortilla texture by lightly toasting them before layering to prevent sogginess and enhance their crispy potential.
- Customize protein options by substituting shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken, ground turkey, or black beans for vegetarian preferences.
- Control salt levels by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and adjusting seasoning incrementally while mixing the creamy sauce.
- Boost flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or roasted green chiles for deeper, more nuanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg