Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This bake chicken enchilada is a traditional Mexican dish. It is a corn tortilla casserole with filling. Most often (in our case) the filling includes meat. But if you want variety or just a vegetarian version, replace chicken with vegetables and chicken cream soup with eggs.

How to make chicken enchilada casserole? 

• Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray oil to a 13 * 9-inch baking dish. Prepare the products: cut the chicken into cubes, chili peppers into small pieces and grate the cheese.

• Step 2. In a large deep bowl, combine chicken cream soup, sour cream, milk, chili, dried garlic, onions, salt, and black pepper.

• Step 3. Put 6 tortillas in a baking dish.

• Step 4. Put 3 cups of chopped chicken.

• Step 5. Pour in half the liquid sauce.

• Step 6. Sprinkle half the grated cheese.

• Step 7. Repeat: 6 tortillas, chicken, sauce, cheese.

• Step 8. Put in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubble. Let the dish cool for about 15 minutes and serve.

How long to bake chicken enchilada casserole?

The approximate cooking time of the casserole is 30-40 minutes at a temperature of 350 degrees F.

At the end of baking, you will notice that the sauce with cheese is boiling and bubbling, and the surface of the casserole has turned golden brown. This indicates the readiness of your casserole.

How to layer chicken enchilada casserole?

First, line the bottom of the baking dish with 6 tortillas. Do not forget to grease the form itself with oil so that the tortillas do not burn.

Then spread 3/4 chopped chicken and fill it with half the sauce. Distribute the sauce until the chicken is completely covered. Sprinkle with half the cheese.

Cheese in a casserole plays the role of “glue”, so on top of the cheese; we spread a new layer of tortillas and repeat again. Besides, the cheese, combined with a liquid sauce, thickens it.

Can you make chicken enchilada casserole ahead of time?

Easy! You can cook the casserole and freeze it. Defrost and heat up the day before cooking. Or just keep the cooked casserole in the refrigerator for about 4 days.

The hot casserole will spread a little on the plate. Cold can be easily cut into portioned pieces.

What to serve with chicken enchilada casserole?

With such a casserole, vegetables and salads are best combined. It can be a light summer salad or a very hearty salad. An easier option for a casserole snack is baked or stewed vegetables.

TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT  Chicken Enchilada Casserole

1) Sprinkle the casserole on top with hot pepper rings as desired.
2) Replace the hot cheddar cheese with any other, or a mixture, if necessary.

Can you freeze chicken enchilada casserole?

The beauty of this casserole is that you can freeze it in two stages. Freeze the raw casserole once you have laid all the layers. Or freeze an already prepared dish.

To do this, wait until it has completely cooled down, wrap it with cling film or foil and put it in the freezer. In both cases, defrost the casserole overnight in the refrigerator before cooking or heating.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY

• Beef Enchilada Casserole
• Pineapple Casserole
• Scalloped Corn Casserole
• Hashbrown Casserole
• Johnny Marzetti Casserole
• Burrito Casserole Recipe

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Easy chicken enchilada casserole is a super cheesy meal with cream sauce, chicken, and a high level of spiciness!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Cool and serve time 15 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 8 oz. (1 cup) sour cream
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 (4 oz.) can dice green chiles (or fresh)
• 2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• pepper, salt to taste
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• Ina large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk, chili, garlic, onions, and black pepper.
• Lay the layers in a greased baking dish:

  - 6 tortillas

  - 3 cups chopped chicken

  - Half the sauce

  - Half grated cheese, And repeat again: tortillas, chicken, sauce, cheese.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubble.

Notes

• You can cut the chicken into slices with a knife or torn into fibers with a fork or fingers.

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• When cutting chili peppers manually, be extremely careful. After cutting, wash your hands, chopping board and knife well.

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• In the hot season, I do not like spicy food, so I reduce the number of chili peppers at least twice. Adjust the severity of the dish to your liking.

 

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