Description

This Deliciously Cheesy Enchiladas Bake combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe simplifies traditional enchiladas by layering flavors in a casserole-style bake. With rich spices, tangy sour cream, and a golden cheesy top, it’s a dish that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat.

Ingredients

Scale

8 corn tortillas (slightly warmed for easy rolling)
2 cups shredded chicken (tender, moist, and flavorful)
1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
Additional 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup enchilada sauce (red or green)
1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Sliced avocado (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare Your Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Create the Flavorful Chicken Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup cheese, ½ cup enchilada sauce, diced onion, green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Warm and Fill Tortillas: Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable. Add about ¼ cup filling to each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Prepare the Creamy Enchilada Sauce: Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and remaining enchilada sauce until smooth.
Assemble and Bake: Pour the sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Rest and Garnish: Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sliced avocado.

Notes

Tips & Tricks for Perfect Enchiladas Bake:

Warm Tortillas Properly: Warming tortillas prevents cracking and makes rolling easier.
Use Rotisserie Chicken: Save time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken for the filling.
Broil for Extra Golden Cheese: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a deeper golden crust.
Let It Rest: Allowing the bake to rest before serving ensures cleaner slices and better flavor melding.
Customize Heat Level: Adjust spiciness by adding more green chilies or choosing red enchilada sauce over green.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6th of recipe)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: enchiladas bake, cheesy enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, Mexican casserole