Chicken enchilada casserole is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and layers of tortillas and cheese, this casserole is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Best of all, it is relatively easy to make, and there are many different variations to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a spicy enchilada casserole or a milder version, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This recipe appears by special request. Creamy chicken and green chilies I use the regular sized tortillas.. not the large ones.I overlap the tortillas to make the layer. I make it up in an oblong serving dish, I think it is about a 9 1/2 inch by 11 inch pan. But any size you would put 1 full cake mix into will work well . I love this recipe.
Provided by TammieV
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place Chicken in large saucepan and cover with water.
- Sprinkle in a handful of oregano,add garlic powder and salt.
- Boil about 20 minutes and shred from bones.
- Save broth.
- Mix soups, sour cream & chiles in large pan.
- Add only enough broth to slightly thin.
- Re-season as needed.
- Simmer on low 15 minutes.
- Add chicken and diced onion.
- In casserole dish, arrange 6 Tortillas flat across bottom, spoon in 1/2 the sauce, sprinkle 1/2 the cheese.
- Repeat- Tortillas, sauce and cheese.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE I
A delicious recipe that is easy to make, and can be prepared the day before and baked the next day. These enchiladas are almost like a Mexican lasagna!
Provided by PANZER33
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 5 quart pot combine the chicken, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder and cheese. Heat over medium high until the cheese is melted and all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the mixture and the tortillas like you would lasagna. Make sure to put a thin layer of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. After layering, place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cheese starts to brown and bubble. Let stand and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2042.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA CASSEROLE
I had leftovers from nachos and threw this together. Comfort food with a kick!
Provided by srhouse
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 56m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream of chicken soup, pinto beans, corn, and green chile peppers.
- Stir cooked penne and Cheddar cheese into the skillet until cheese is melted. Transfer to a baking dish; scatter tortilla chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.5 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1491.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Basically a creamy chicken enchilada, but we like a lot of cheese and even more chicken. A casserole allows for more of each.
Provided by Dick McCabe
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, green chiles, salsa, and salt in a large bowl. Spread 1/3 of the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Lay 3 tortillas on top of the mixture. Split a fourth tortilla in half and place it on the sides, covering the mixture fully. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chicken, olives, Monterey Jack cheese, and queso fresco on top. Repeat twice more with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FUNKY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Instead of rolled enchiladas, try this funky tortilla-crusted casserole filled with Mexican-seasoned chicken plus all the traditional enchilada fillings. Serve with sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, guacamole, and chips if you like.
Provided by Cooking44
Categories Chicken Enchiladas
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with tortillas.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and season with cumin, taco seasoning, and cayenne. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Mix in black beans, kidney beans, and corn.
- Remove from the heat and pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with cilantro and pepper Jack cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 542.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra "oomph," sprinkle some seeded, fresh chopped jalapenos and cilantro on top. -Amy Johnson, New Braunfels, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green chilies and onion mixture., In a small saucepan, combine flour and coriander. Add broth; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup sauce into chicken mixture., Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE
Your family is going to gobble up this cheesy, southwestern and easy chicken enchilada casserole...and will ask for it again and again. It's real comfort food! -Melanie Burns, Pueblo West, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165° If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This chicken casserole recipe, courtesy of Martha's makeup artist, Mary Curran, is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and wrap in parchment-paper-lined foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until chicken is cooked though, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from foil and pour any juices that have accumulated into a medium bowl. Remove skin from chicken and discard. Remove chicken from bones and cut into small pieces; discard bones and set chicken aside.
- Add salsa, both soups, and onions to bowl of accumulated juices; stir to combine. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa mixture in bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place half of the tortilla strips in an even layer over salsa mixture, followed by half of the chicken, half of the mushrooms, half of the remaining salsa mixture, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese. Repeat process with remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Uncover and transfer baking dish to oven and heat oven to 300 degrees. Bake until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, about 1 hour. Serve immediately with cilantro, if desired.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE II
A great enchilada recipe for a hot summer night, and all you have to do is pair it with a salad and rice! It's best when you let it cool and set for a bit (but my sister likes it best piled on top of tortilla chips). Serve with Mexican rice and a salad if desired.
Provided by Anya
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, salsa, cream of chicken soup, onion and chili beans.
- Layer the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 tortilla strips. Top with 1/3 chicken, 1/3 sour cream mixture and 1/3 Cheddar cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let stand about 10 minutes, or as long as you can stand it!!! You're done!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1130.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
Tips:
- Prep the chicken ahead of time: To save time, cook the chicken beforehand or use rotisserie chicken.
- Use a variety of tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used, depending on your preference.
- Don't overfill the tortillas: This will make them difficult to roll and may cause them to fall apart.
- Use a flavorful enchilada sauce: There are many store-bought options available, or you can make your own using a recipe.
- Top with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro are all popular choices.
- Serve immediately: Enchiladas are best enjoyed when served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken enchilada casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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