Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a creamy, comforting Mexican-inspired dish featuring layers of tender chicken, soft tortillas, tangy sour cream, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole combines rich flavors and a satisfying texture baked to bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Base:
- 8 flour tortillas
Sauces:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Sour Cream and Sauce: In a bowl, combine the sour cream and enchilada sauce until smooth to form the creamy sauce base.
- Layer Tortillas: Place a layer of tortillas at the bottom of the prepared dish, breaking pieces as needed to cover the surface.
- Add Chicken: Spread half of the shredded chicken evenly over the tortilla layer.
- Pour Sauce: Spoon and spread half of the sour cream and enchilada sauce mixture over the chicken for an even coating.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese over the sauce layer for richness.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining chicken, sauce mixture, and cheese.
- Bake Casserole: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, but flour tortillas give a softer texture.
- Leftover cooked chicken can be used to save time.
- For extra flavor, add diced green chilies or onions to the chicken layer.
- To make it spicier, choose a hot enchilada sauce or add jalapeños.
- Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
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