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White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Name: White Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 jalapeno,, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 ounces cream cheese,, softened; 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles,, drained; 3 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 3 green onions,, sliced; 1 cup canned black beans,, drained and rinsed (optional); 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese; sliced green onion and chopped cilantro,, optional; 10 medium-size flour tortillas,, cut in half

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is full of diced chicken, black beans, cheese and green chilies. With layers of tortillas, this casserole is so hearty.

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Serves9
Rating4.7

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole is full of diced, cooked chicken, black beans, cheese and diced green chilies. With layers of flour tortillas, this creamy casserole is so hearty and filling.

What’s To Love About White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

It has all the flavor of creamy chicken enchiladas, but is much easier to assemble.
A combination of cream cheese and sour cream makes this casserole ultra creamy and rich.
The layers of flour tortillas in this recipe make it similar to a Mexican Lasagna. I think of this as the mexican version of Creamy Chicken Lasagna.

This casserole is so hearty and filling you really only need to serve it with a simple green salad. I also really love serving Mexican Casseroles like this one on top of a bed of finely shredded iceberg lettuce. I’m crazy about the crispy, cool crunch of a little lettuce in every bite.

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole with sliced avocado

Make It Spicier

If you use Pepper Jack cheese, there will be a little heat to this recipe. If you want more spice, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce or 2 teaspoons of Cholulu Hot Sauce.

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe Tips

You can assemble this casserole in the morning or the night before so all you have to do is pop it in the oven.

I like to use rotisserie chicken for ease and convenience, but any cooked chicken will do.

If you don’t like beans, leave them out or substitute with a drained can of corn.

I love adding toppings to Mexcian recipes. Try adding cilantro, diced avocado, black olives, and pickled jalapeno slices.

How To Store and Freeze

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and reheated in a microwave.

You can freeze this easy chicken casserole either before baking or after baking. If freezing after baking, let it cool completely first. When you are ready to serve it, thaw it in the refrigerator ovenight and then bake in a 350 degree oven until hot all the way through.