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This chicken enchilada casserole is creamy cheesy perfection and it’s so easy to throw together since everything is layered together instead of rolled.
I have a question for you guys.
Have any of you ever played a virtual reality game?
Did you die?
Because my husband got the HTC Vive last year and I very nearly die of a heart attack every time I play it.
I knew it would be cool, but I had no idea that it would be so immersive and realistic.
It is literally like stepping into another world. I’ve never experienced anything else like it.
Which is cool, except that my husband and son always make me play scary games so they can laugh at me while I scream.
Hence the nearly dying every time I put the headset on.
I was playing a zombie game yesterday and, let me tell you, I am going to be the first to go in the zombie apocalypse. I stand no chance.
I basically flail around like an idiot while shouting “please don’t please don’t please don’t.”
The zombies never listen. They just eat my brains anyway. *sigh*
And honestly, I’m not sure it’d even be worth living in a situation like that.
Just eat my brains and leave me in peace, you know?
Anyway, that has nothing to do with anything, but it’s how I spent my weekend and now I’m in serious need of some comfort food.
Enter this enchilada pie. It’s basically my favorite cream cheese chicken enchiladas in pie form.
My kids are straight up obsessed with those enchiladas and I love them, too.
But, who has time to be rolling enchiladas the time?
This enchilada casserole is way easier than rolling up individual enchiladas!
My kids love this chicken enchilada casserole and I bet yours will too!
This was a total hit on my dinner table. Of course, my kids will gobble up anything creamy, cheesy, and chicken-y. I imagine yours will too?
If you liked my taco lasagna or my burrito casserole, you’re sure to love this enchilada pie too!
You can get creative with this and use taco meat or ground chicken if you prefer. Adding in some diced jalapeno in place of the green chiles will spice the dish up if you like that sort of thing.
My daughter is a bit of a wimp when it comes to spice, so I used mild green chiles in this one. They add some nice flavor without adding heat.
Give this chicken enchilada casserole a try and let me know what you think!
If you love Mexican-inspired flavors, you should try my Doritos casserole too.
Yes. I make casseroles out of Doritos. Do not judge me.
It’s delicious. 😉
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup enchilada sauce divided
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 4 ounces canned green chiles
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese divided
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, corn, green chiles, 1/2 cup of monterey jack, 1/2 cup of cheddar, cumin, and chili powder to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Place one tortilla in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 1/4 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the chicken.
- Repeat the layers. The top layer will have just a tortilla and the filling. Spread remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Ginny Lee says
I made this and my whole family loved it! I did brown each tortilla in a hot skillet with a little olive oil before layering to prevent any sogginess. This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Karly says
Thanks, Ginny! Great idea to brown the tortillas. 🙂
Alysia says
Wow! Wish I’d come across this recipe much sooner in life! Now that I have this will definitely be a staple! I had to change it up a little bit because I didn’t have some of the items on hand. No green chilies, corn, or white flour tortillas. I used thin corn tortillas, sauted green/red bell peppers and onion and green enchilada verdes sauce. I imagine it would be even better with the green chilies. I also used premium chunk white meat canned chicken. It was so good it was hard to put my fork down!
Karly says
Thanks, Alysia! Sounds like great substitutes!
Alysia says
I can’t wait to try more of your recipes! By the way, I have a Dorito casserole recipe that I got from my grandmother years ago. It’s really good! 🙂
Karly says
Dorito casserole is the best! Nothing like chips for dinner! 🙂
Bobbi says
noticed all the remarks on heating time..
it depends on the oven, on the altitude,and temperature of your ingredients. Most recipes take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour,where I live in a high altitude 5200.
check your temperature with a oven thermometer.
they are inexpensive.
I am going to make this tonight using Kirkland canned chicken breast.
karen christanell says
I think I will be making this for dinner tonight, but leaving out the corn. I appreciate your sharing this recipe. But I wonder if it was necessary to write paragraphs about totally unrelated details. I almost skipped to someone else’s version because I was so confused about games with zombies, etc.
Karly says
Hi Karen, This is a food blog. While I do tend to write mostly about the food these days, back when blogging became a thing we shared personal stories. I’ve been blogging for over 10 years, so the majority of my blog posts have personal stories and I’ve connected with thousands of readers and made countless friends. Blogging is what you make of it. You’re always welcome to hit the jump to recipe button to skip straight to the free recipe, or you can read the stories and we can get to know each other better.
Karen says
It tasted good and was simple to make but the tortillas were too chewy and it was too juicy. Maybe if I had let it set out if the oven for another ten minutes.
Rita Scherer says
This casserole recipe is so delicious and easy I have shared it with some of my close friends. I LOVE IT!!!
Joni Braddock says
This was great! I did leave the corn out and I used Green sauce, we like the flavor better. But as others said, it took about 45 minutes to get good and hot.
Deidre says
How is it being reheated?
Karly says
We reheat in the microwave. The tortillas do get a bit softer, but we still enjoy it reheated.
Doris says
Hello Karly! My first time on your blog . Yes, we love Mexican food and adaptations around here and looking at this dish makes my mouth water. I did see the previous recipe where you basically use same ingredients but in this one above, no green onions. Were they omitted on purpose or can I add some ? Also, I love Trader Joe’s stuff and going there tomorrow for some things but if you have ever heard of Lidl’s or Aldi’s in your neck of the woods? They have great sauces and Mexican ingredients as well. By the way, instead of corn I will use black beans. Thanks for a very uncomplicated recipe. My best to you!
Karly says
Hi Doris! You can add the green onions, if you like. My husband isn’t a fan, so that’s probably why I left them out of this one. 😉 I do have an Aldi’s but rarely go. I’ll have to check them out more!
Veronica Batarseh Borrego says
Do you use red or green enchilada sauce?
Karly says
I use red, but either work.
Angela Redman says
I made this tonight for dinner and it is amazing. I left out the corn because I didn’t have any. I used corn tortillas, and had to use a little taco seasoning because I didn’t have any cumin. Thanks for posting this.
Karly says
Sounds like great substitutions! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed!
Christine says
Way too much cheese, not enough enchilada sauce. It wasn’t even warm in the center after 20 minutes. Ended up nuking it because the rice and refried beans I’d made to go with it were done.
Debbie says
I made this a couple of months ago with less than 1/2 of the green chilis due to my granddaughter not liking spicy food then I made it again for my husband and I using the full amount of green chilis. Both were good but with the green chilis was much better. Making it again tonight using ground turkey as I don’t have chicken. Hoping it works out well.
Margaret says
I made this and everyone loved it. They took leftovers to work and school for lunch the next day, then ate the last of it for dinner the next day. I’m already making it again for them. I used roasted hatch green chili instead of the canned for extra spice…we like it hot.
I recommended to my mom and sisters.
Amber says
Made this last night for my family and the pan was empty in 2.5 seconds and everyone wants me to make it again tonight lol awesome recipe Thanks!!
Karly says
That’s great to hear!