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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

5 from 2 votes
This is a versatile dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you prepare it ready-to-bake, bake it ahead of time, or freeze it for later, this casserole always delivers. Serve it with refried beans, tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups chopped, or shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 cups)
  • 1 package corn tortillas, torn into ⅓’s (12-16)
  • Red enchilada sauce (use about ½ to 1 cup total, depending on preference)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, chopped onion, green chiles, garlic, salt, and chicken. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the sour cream chicken mixture on the bottom of the prepared dish.
  4. Add a layer of torn corn tortillas to cover the chicken mixture.
  5. Drizzle with a small amount of red enchilada sauce (about 2-4 tablespoons).
  6. Add another layer of the sour cream chicken mixture, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Repeat the layering process, ending with ½ the shredded cheese (2 cups) on top.
  8. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
  9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Video

Notes

I often use about 3 cups of cooked chicken for a heartier dish. If I only have green enchilada sauce on hand, I’ll swap it in—still delicious! This casserole is rich, creamy, and full of cheesy goodness, so don’t stress the measurements so just measure with love.