Description
White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, comforting easy dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This easy recipe layers tender shredded chicken, soft tortillas, green chiles, and melty cheese into a satisfying baked casserole that works as a great dinner idea, meal prep option, and cozy food idea when you need a quick dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 can diced green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced green chiles, chopped onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
3. Place a layer of flour tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping as needed.
4. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas.
5. Add another layer of tortillas, then spread the remaining chicken mixture on top.
6. Finish with a final layer of tortillas and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to make prep even faster and easier.
Let the casserole rest before serving so the layers hold together better.
For extra flavor, top each serving with sour cream, avocado, or sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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