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Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
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Want to switch up your average enchilada meal? Give the Mexican favorite a new look with this chicken enchilada casserole recipe! Crunchy tortilla chips, tender chicken and gooey cheese star alongside store-bought salsa, canned corn and enchilada sauce to make an easy, delicious enchilada casserole in just a few simple steps. Serve it up for dinner and watch your family polish off the cheesy goodness with gusto!
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack with jalapeño peppers cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix chicken, sugar, salsa, enchilada sauce and corn.
  • 2
    Place tortilla chips in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • 3
    Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If desired, arrange additional tortilla chips around edge of dish.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If preferred, you can substitute cut-up cooked pork for the chicken in this enchilada casserole recipe.
  • tip 2
    For extra heartiness and flavor, try adding 1 can (16 oz) undrained spicy chili beans to the chicken mixture.

Nutrition

550 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 51g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
1490mg
62%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
51g
17%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
9g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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