Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This delicious Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole combines tender chicken, creamy sour cream, and zesty enchilada sauce all layered between tortillas, making it a comforting dish that's perfect for family dinners. It’s quick to prepare and is sure to impress!
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup corn Frozen or canned.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste None salt
- to taste None pepper
- for garnish None fresh cilantro Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, ½ cup of the enchilada sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- In your baking dish, spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce at the bottom.
- Place 2 tortillas side by side on top of the sauce, tearing them if necessary to fit.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle half of the black beans and corn on top, followed by a third of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Repeat the layering process: place 2 more tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, followed by black beans, corn, and another third of the cheese.
- Top the casserole with the last 2 tortillas, drizzle the last of the enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle the remaining cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or onions to the chicken mixture for extra flavor. This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Simply cover it tightly and bake it when ready to serve; you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.