This is a Chicken Enchilada Casserole, and it’s sososososo delicious.
It’s like taking all the goodness of an enchilada, but making it easier by stacking it up, and making it all even more cozy, if that is possible, baking it under a layer of cheese. It’s also incredibly easy.
Hello, did you see that there are only FIVE ingredients here? As I was writing the recipe out I kinda couldn’t believe it. This enchilada casserole presents like something that took a really long time to make. It’s like free work or something.
In This Post: Everything You Need For Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Watch How to Make Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Ingredients to Make Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- How to Make Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Enchilada Sauce Options
- Enchilada Casserole Variations
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Frequently Asked Questions
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Ingredients To Make This Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
We’re working with a short ingredient list here, which is honestly one of our favorite ways to work with food.
- Cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works)
- Enchilada sauce
- Mexican-style cheese (Monterey Jack cheese would also be delicious)
- Tortillas (flour or corn tortillas, whichever you prefer)
- Refried beans
How To Make a Yummy Enchilada Casserole
Here’s whatcher gonna do.
Put some sauce down. Now layer away. We’ve got tortillas, beans, chicken, cheese, and sauce all up in there. Go for it.
Now let’s top it all off with ze cheese. You pick! I used Mozzarella because I had it on hand – as one does.
But, more normally for an enchilada casserole, you could use Monterey Jack or Provolone or Colby Jack or Mexican flavored cheese or anything you want. It’s a baked Tex Mex situation, okay? Lots of cheese is necessary.
Let’s Talk Enchilada Sauce Options
Yummy Variations For Your Enchilada Casserole
- Use green enchilada sauce instead of red enchilada sauce.
- Use ground beef instead of chicken.
- Use vegetarian taco meat or veggies like sautéed mushrooms, peppers, or onions instead of meat (veg lovers unite!)
- Use vegan cheese and aforementioned veggie filling to make this a vegan enchilada bake.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour (they’ll be softer and more melty / mushy – personal preference).
You know what else would be extra delicious? A thwap of guacamole right on top. YES!
If I’m being honest, I ate this enchilada casserole goodness at 9am on a Sunday morning while Bjork was still asleep.
And that, my friends, is the definition of food blogging.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make this recipe gluten-free? Just use corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
Can I add in veggies to the casserole? Absolutely! Bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach are a few ideas to start!
How do I make my own enchilada sauce? Our 5 Minute Blender Enchilada Sauce is as easy as it gets for a quick and delicious homemade enchilada sauce.