Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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πŸ‘©β€πŸ³Β Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven toΒ 350Β°F (175Β°C).
  • Lightly grease aΒ 9Γ—13-inchΒ baking dish.

2. Make the Filling

  • In a large bowl, mix chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir until chicken is evenly coated.

3. Assemble the Layers

  • LayΒ 4 tortillasΒ across the bottom of the dish.
  • Spoon half the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle withΒ 1 cup cheese.

4. Add the Second Layer

  • Top with remainingΒ 4 tortillas.
  • Spread the rest of the chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remainingΒ 1 cup cheese.

5. Bake to Perfection

  • Bake forΒ 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden at the edges.

6. Rest & Serve

  • Let rest forΒ 5–10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  • Slice and serve warm.

🌟 Chef’s Tips

  • Rotisserie chicken adds flavor and saves time
  • Taste the filling before layering β€” adjust salt if needed
  • Resting helps the casserole set for cleaner slices
  • Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to restore creaminess

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container forΒ up to 3 days
  • Reheat in the oven atΒ 350Β°F, or microwave single servings
  • Freeze portions for future meals β€” thaw overnight in the fridge

πŸ’¬Β Final Thoughts

This casserole is pure comfort β€” creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It’s the kind of dish that feels like home, especially on busy nights when you want something warm and satisfying without the fuss.

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