Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole has every flavor you want in a Mexican chicken dinner. It is a cheesy, creamy, layered casserole and you get the taste of enchiladas without having to mess with rolling up tortillas!
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
¼ cup butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 cloves garlic, minced
Slowly stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
2 cups chicken broth
Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, and spices.
1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos, 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Assemble the Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
Line the bottom of the pan with 6 tortillas, overlapping slightly.
12 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
Cover the tortillas with half of the shredded chicken.
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
Pour ½ of the sour cream sauce over the chicken, then top with 1 cup the Monterey Jack cheese.
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Repeat the layers, using the remaining tortillas, chicken, and sauce. Top with the rest of the Monterey Jack cheese as well as the cheddar cheese.
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Notes
Make-Ahead: Prepare the casserole and place it covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to heat up, place on the counter for 30 minutes while preheating the oven, then cook according to the recipe directions.Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or a 350°F (177°C) oven until the casserole is heated through.Toppings: Serve with chopped cilantro, green onions, diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.