Description
Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a crowd-pleaser that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine straight to your dinner table. This dish features layers of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty green chile enchilada sauce, all baked to perfection in one convenient dish. Whether youβre planning a family dinner or hosting a potluck, this flavorful casserole is sure to impress. With only 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, youβll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious food with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 (28 oz) can green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 (16 oz) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (8 oz) container reduced-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Bake seasoned chicken breasts for about 45 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165Β°F).
- Shred the chicken once cooled.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for added flavor.
- Layer half an inch of enchilada sauce in the baking dish, followed by six tortilla halves.
- Add half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for another 45 minutes until bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to add bell peppers or corn between layers for extra nutrition. Use quality cheese for optimal meltiness. Leftovers can be reheated easily and make great taco fillings.