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Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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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!

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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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)

Instructions

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

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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