Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Dinner has never been any easier with this creamy chicken enchilada casserole. An easy to assemble dish made with simple pantry ingredients to create a creamy cheesy chicken casserole.

Next time try this crescent roll taco bake.

Sour cream chicken enchilada casserole dish is perfect on those nights when you aren't sure what to make for a meal.

Enchiladas are an easy Mexican dish made with tortillas rolled up with meat, cheese and a sauce. No rolling is needed with this chicken casserole. Just layer in the ingredients in your casserole dish and bake.

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• Sour cream enchiladas
• Ingredients you'll need
• Step by step: instructions
• Enjoy these recipes
• My notes
• What to serve with Enchiladas
• Storage and reheating
• Make Ahead
• Adaptable recipe – make it your own!
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Mexican Inspired Recipes
• Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Sour cream enchiladas

• Sour cream chicken enchiladas are always kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and a great recipe for busy nights.
• Simple ingredients and a great way to use up leftovers.
• This easy enchilada recipe is another dinner recipe that doesn't take much prep time at all.

Sour cream chicken enchilada casserole is a quick and easy casserole dinner that even your picky eaters will enjoy. Chicken in a creamy sour cream sauce with cheese and tortillas. A classic comfort casserole for any night of the week.

Ingredients you'll need

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations

• Tortillas: We love using soft flour tortillas, but you can also use corn tortillas if you wish.
• Chicken: Use cooked chicken such as leftover grilled chicken or boiled chicken. Grab a rotisserie or even canned chicken.
• Sour cream sauce
• Cheese: 3 ½ cups of your favorite shredded cheese; we like a mix of cheddar and Monterey cheese.

Step by step: instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Spray your oven dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the dish with 6 tortillas so they are overlapping and covering the bottom.
2. Place 2 cups of shredded chicken over the top with ½ of the sour cream sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup Monterey cheese on top of the sauce.
3. Place the remaining tortillas on top then top that with the remaining chicken, sour cream sauce.
4. Top the sour cream sauce with the remaining Monterey Cheese then the cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese melts and bubbly. Serve topped with green onions.

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My notes

• This sour cream enchilada is a great way to use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken.
• You can assemble this dish in one layer or do multiple as I did here. If you like it in one layer just use 6 tortillas at the bottom and top with the whole amount of chicken, sauce then sprinkle cheese on top.
• You can use less chicken if you want to.

What to serve with Enchiladas

• If you want to go all out, serve your creamy white chicken enchiladas with Guacamole, Avocado Ranch Dressing, or more Sour Cream Sauce.
• Another firm favorite is rice. Either this Mexican Rice with Corn or the Rice Cooker Mexican Rice will work.
• For desserts, I suggest this easy Cake Mix Tres Leches or if you are feeling fancy, go all the way and make this Chocoflan cake - if you need more ideas, check this drool-worthy Mexican Party Recipes.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate- Leftover keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat- on a microwave-safe plate or in the oven (preferred method) until thoroughly heated.

Make Ahead

You can make the sauce, shred the chicken and prepare cheese mix in separate containers 2-3 days ahead and assemble on the day you will serve it.

Adaptable recipe – make it your own!

• You can substitute Pepper Jack cheese in place of Monterey jack cheese to add a little kick.
• Use beef or leftover cooked turkey meat in place of chicken.
• Add in a can of diced green chiles or a dash of Frank's red hot for more spice.
• Add in a can of black beans or diced tomatoes.

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📣 Related Recipes

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• Nothing's better than a dish you can make in one pot, this creamy baked chicken and rice falls into that category. Rich, lightly seasoned with super tender chicken you'll want to lick the pot and the spoon!

Mexican Inspired Recipes

• This Chicken Enchilada Pasta is delicious, easy and fast fix dinner for those busy weeknights to keep you off of the drive thru.
• A delicious taco tater tot casseroles recipe that makes a great dinner or side dish.

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