This Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake is a creamy, cheesy twist on the classic meal using Fritos in place of tortillas. A delicious meal made in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 492kcal
Author Sandra
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
2poundschicken thighs or breastscut into 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
15ouncesred enchilada sauce
1cupsour cream
10.5ouncescream of chicken
1/2teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
10.25ouncebag of Fritos chips
2 1/2cupsshredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2head of lettucechopped, for topping
1roma tomatochopped, for topping
Instructions
In a medium skillet heat 2 tablespoons of oil, . Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sides are golden brown and chicken is completely cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl mix together enchilada sauce, sour cream, cream of chicken, cumin, chili powder, 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, and chicken. Stir together until well combined.
In a 1 quart casserole dish, pour Frito chips in the bottom, add chicken mixture on top of the chips, and then sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until warm and bubbly and cheese is melted on top.