Enchilada Casserole with Chicken and Alfredo Sauce
This delicious enchilada casserole is two delicious recipes in one. Chicken Alfredo enchilada casserole is packed with deliciously seasoned chicken, cheese and more, with a creamy and delicious alfredo sauce, and then baked until hot and bubbly. So good!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: Alfredo Sauce, Chicken Alfredo Enchilada Casserole, Chicken Casserole
Servings: 8 + Servings
Calories: 1224kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats
For the Chicken
In a large skillet or frying pan, over medium high heat, add oil and once oil is hot, add chicken and diced green chilies. Sprinkle with Slap Ya Mama seasoning.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Alfredo Sauce
In a large skillet over low heat, add butter, cream cheese, chopped onions and garlic. Cook until cream cheese is almost melted. minutes. Stir frequently.
When cream cheese is almost melted, add heavy cream and stir.
Next, add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Whisk and cook on low until cream cheese is completely melted.
Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and cook until thickened, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
Layering the Enchiladas
Add ½ cup of alfredo sauce to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place approximately 8 corn tortillas over sauce, overlapping each other, followed by ⅓ of chicken, then ⅓ Monterey jack cheese, then repeat with sauce, corn tortillas, chicken, cheese, sauce. Repeat layering ending with sauce.
Cover with aluminum foil, place dish on a baking sheet (in case of overflow) and bake for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Remove foil and bake for 10-15 additional minutes.
Carefully remove from oven, let sit for 15 minutes then serve and enjoy.
Calories: 1224kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 100g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 337mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3446IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 860mg | Iron: 2mg