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A fresh-baked cream chicken enchilada casserole in a white ceramic dish topped with melted cheese and cilantro

Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

This Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a cozy, layered dish filled with tender chicken, green chilies, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. It’s easy to make, great for leftovers, and perfect for sharing with family or guests.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 (10 oz) can green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa verde or green enchilada sauce
  • 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips or quarters
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. In a large bowl, mix chicken, onion, garlic, green chilies, sour cream, soup, salsa verde, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Layer a small amount of the mixture in the dish, then add tortilla pieces, more mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
  5. Top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
  • Substitute with cream of mushroom soup if desired.
  • Let casserole rest before slicing for best results.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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