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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A layered chicken enchilada casserole with crispy tortillas, shredded seasoned chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and melted cheeses.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • olive oil
  • 6 tortillas
  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Paper Towels
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Warm a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  3. One at a time, place a tortilla in the skillet and cook until crisp on both sides, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the Stone House seasoning and mix well.
  5. Spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
  6. Place three crisped tortillas in the dish, overlapping slightly to fit lengthwise, then ladle about 1/2 cup more enchilada sauce over them.
  7. Spread half of the seasoned shredded chicken over the sauced tortillas, add dollops of sour cream, and sprinkle with some of both cheeses.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce, chicken, sour cream, and finish by sprinkling the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can add beans, lettuce, or diced tomatoes if desired.
  • To make ahead, assemble uncooked and refrigerate up to 3 days before baking.
  • Wrap cooled leftovers or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze, wrap the uncooked or cooled casserole and freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.