Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Prep time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Cook time
- 20–25 minutes PT25M
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
Turn leftover chicken into a fiesta favorite with this easy enchilada casserole.
Ingredients
- 9 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce, divided
- 2 cups cooked chicken, pulled or shredded, divided
- ¾ cup sour cream, divided
- 1½ cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Briefly place corn tortillas over an open flame from your gas stove until they begin to puff.
In a small casserole dish, evenly spread 2 tablespoons of green enchilada sauce. Place 3 tortillas in the bottom of the dish. Top with half the chicken, half the sour cream and ½ cup cheese.
Place 3 more tortillas on top and cover with ¾ cup enchilada sauce. Layer with remaining chicken and sour cream and ½ cup cheese. Finish with the remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce and cheese.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown. Garnish with cilantro.