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Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

This chicken tortilla casserole is delicious and packed full of flavor. It's easy to prep, easy to customize, and easy to devour!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1 tbsp. canola or avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3 c. shredded chicken rotisserie works great

Remaining ingredients:

  • 2 c. red chile sauce
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 2/3 c. sour cream
  • 2 c. grated cheese monterrey jack or colby jack
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with oil or cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth, add chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Bring broth to a simmer and add the chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish, spread into an even layer. Layer the bottom of the dish with six tortillas. Spread 1/3 cup of the sour cream over top, followed by half of the chicken mixture, 1/4 cup of cheese, and a 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Repeat by layering six tortillas, spread 1/3 cup of the sour cream over top, followed by the remaining chicken mixture, 1/4 cup of cheese, and a 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce.
  • Layer the remaining 6 tortillas on top, followed by the remaining enchilada sauce and remaining cheese. Sprinkle green onions over top and cover with foil.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Rinsed black beans, roasted corn, diced green chiles and fire roasted tomatoes all make great additions to the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 3514mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 512mg | Iron: 3mg