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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
4.7 from 201 votes

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This Chicken Enchilada Casserole layers shredded rotisserie chicken with green chiles, pinto beans, and jalapeño in a rich green enchilada sauce and sour cream mixture, all between soft tortillas. A blend of Mexican cheeses melts over the top for a hearty casserole with moist textures and tangy, mildly spicy flavors. It’s a comforting dish that serves well as a main course.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (28 oz.) can Green enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15. oz.) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz. Mexican style four cheese blend shredded, divided
  • 9, inch flour tortillas corn tortillas work too
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a 9x13 inch oven safe casserole dish, pour 1 cup of the enchilada sauce down in an even layer. Then, place a layer of tortillas over this. Cut the tortillas in half so they fit nicely in the pan without any gaps. (See video for guidance).
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce together. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, make the chicken mixture. Combine the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, pinto beans, 6 oz. shredded cheese, diced jalapeño (optional) and garlic powder. 
  4. Next, layer 1 cup of the sour cream/enchilada sauce mixture on top of the tortillas followed by 2 cups of the chicken mixture. Then continue to layer: tortillas, sauce and chicken mixture, tortillas. 
  5. Finish the casserole with one last layer of tortillas (you will have 9 tortillas total in the casserole) a little more sauce and a heavy sprinkle of cheese. Loosely cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes with the foil on and 10 minutes with the foil off. (In those last 10 minutes you can also broil on high for 3-5 minutes to get a nice brown color on top, be sure to watch it so it doesn't burn!)
  6. Allow to cool, then slice and garnish with your favorite toppings (sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, hot sauce, avocado, etc.).

Notes

  • Pinto beans add heartiness, but black beans can be substituted if preferred.
  • If using chicken breasts, 3 shredded breasts are enough instead of rotisserie chicken.
  • Corn tortillas may be exchanged for flour tortillas depending on taste.
  • If you prefer to avoid sour cream, replace it with additional enchilada sauce or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 21.1g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 21.1g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.