Sour Cream Chicken Bake (Print Version)

Creamy chicken and cheese layered with tortillas in a comforting Tex-Mex-style bake.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/4 cup chopped onion
02 - 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
05 - 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
06 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
13 - 8 extra-large corn tortillas
14 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
04 - Place 4 tortillas flat in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half the shredded chicken over tortillas.
05 - Pour half of the sauce mixture over the chicken and top with half of the shredded cheese.
06 - Repeat the layering process with remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, and cheese.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the dish is heated through.
08 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Let the dish rest before cutting to maintain structure and avoid excess mess.
02 - Shred cheese fresh for best melting results; pre-shredded may not melt as smoothly.
03 - For added flavor, substitute 1/2 cup sour cream with 1/2 cup green enchilada sauce.