Description
Enchilada Casserole is a mouthwatering dish that layers tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce between soft tortillas. Bursting with flavor and warmth, this comforting casserole is perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to be the star of your dinner table. Serve it hot, topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro for an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from heat, allow to cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer tortillas, shredded chicken, and cheese; repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving topped with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg