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Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake

The ultimate comfort food, the Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake combines tender chicken, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese for a quick weeknight dinner. It's rich, satisfying, and perfect for sharing. Make it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save time
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning I used medium heat
  • 16 ounces salsa divided (chunky medium heat is recommended)
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn I used flour
  • 4 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Monterey Jack, cheddar, etc.
  • cilantro optional and to taste
  • black olives optional and to taste
  • green chiles optional and to taste
  • sour cream optional for serving
  • guacamole optional for serving
  • salsa optional for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • 9×9 inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  2. To a large bowl, add the chicken, Greek yogurt or sour cream, taco seasoning, and 1 and 1/2 cups of salsa, and stir to combine; set aside.
  3. To an 9×9-inch baking pan or similar, add the remaining 1/2 cup salsa and spread evenly.
  4. Place half the tortillas on top of the salsa in baking pan.
  5. Top with half of the chicken mixture, half of the tomatoes, half of the cheese, and any optional ingredients.
  6. Repeat layering process using remaining ingredients (tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes, cheese, optional ingredients).
  7. Tip – At this point you can wrap in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  9. Optionally top with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa prior to serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.