Easy Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchilada Casserole

9 servings
No stuffing or rolling necessary to make these enchiladas. Just mix together shredded chicken with sour cream, jack cheese, and soup; then layer with tortillas and salsa.

Ingredients

  • can condensed cream of chicken soup
    1
  • cooked skinless

    boneless chicken breast halves, chopped

    4
  • sour cream
    8 oz
  • chopped green onions
    ½ c
  • salsa
    3 c
  • can diced green chiles
    1
  • shredded monterey jack cheese
    4 c
  • flour tortillas
    12

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl combine soup, chicken, sour cream, and green onions. Mix together. In another small bowl, combine salsa and green chile peppers; mix.

  3. 3

    Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 4 tortillas. Add 1/2 of chicken mixture, 1/2 of salsa mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Add another layer of 4 tortillas and top with remaining cup of cheese.

  4. 4

    Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Easy Enchilada Casserole

4.3(177)75 min9 servings576 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving hearty, comforting enchiladas but dread the endless rolling? This Easy Enchilada Casserole takes all the effort out of making your favorite Mexican-inspired dish, delivering big flavor with minimal fuss.

The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity: no stuffing or fiddly rolling required! By layering tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, rich Monterey Jack cheese, and a flavorful blend of soup, salsa, and green chiles with tortillas, you achieve all the classic enchilada taste in a convenient, crowd-pleasing bake.

Prepare for a wonderfully satisfying dinner that's brimming with cheesy, savory goodness. Each forkful offers soft, sauce-soaked tortillas, succulent chicken, and gooey, melted Monterey Jack, all brought together by a creamy, zesty sauce from the sour cream and condensed cream of chicken soup, brightened by the green chiles and salsa. It’s the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for a cozy family meal.

While delicious as written, this Easy Enchilada Casserole is also incredibly versatile. Feel free to swap the shredded chicken for another cooked protein like pulled pork or ground beef. You can adjust the spice level by choosing a mild or hot salsa, or even experimenting with different shredded cheeses like cheddar or a Mexican blend for a slightly different flavor profile.

This enchilada casserole is ideal for busy weeknights when you need a comforting meal without the culinary acrobatics. Serve it alongside a simple green salad, rice, or refried beans for a complete and satisfying dinner.

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