Description
Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a warm and comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, and zesty enchilada sauce layered between soft tortillas and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is a flavor explosion that will delight your family and friends. With its vibrant layers and customizable ingredients, it?s sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) red or green enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and sliced jalape?os (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; boil in water until cooked through (165?F internal temp), about 15-20 minutes. Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with sour cream and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Layer half of the tortillas in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken mixture and some cheese. Repeat layers.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with leftover cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 197g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg