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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A creamy and flavorful casserole layered with chicken, corn tortillas, and gooey cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
  • 10-12 pieces corn tortillas Use enough to cover the layers.
  • 1 cup sour cream This adds creaminess to the casserole.
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce Use for layering and sauce.
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend recommended.
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles Adds flavor and texture.
  • 1 small onion, chopped For added flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
Optional Garnish
  • to taste fresh cilantro For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced green chiles, chopped onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream and half of the enchilada sauce until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Layer 3-4 corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary.
  3. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of the sour cream sauce.
  4. Sprinkle about one cup of the shredded cheese over the sour cream layer.
  5. Repeat the layers two more times: tortillas, chicken mixture, sour cream sauce, and cheese.
  6. Top the final layer with the remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce, and finish with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For quicker preparation, consider using rotisserie chicken. This dish is also a great candidate for meal prep; you can assemble it a day prior and bake when ready.