Description
Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your dinner table. This hearty casserole features tender shredded chicken, zesty green chile sauce, and gooey cheese layered between soft tortillas, making it a perfect choice for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is designed for busy weeknights while still delivering big on flavor. Even picky eaters will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 18 corn tortillas, torn in half
- 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 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for about 45 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Char the tortilla halves over an open flame for about one minute until puffed.
- Pour half an inch of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, layer with tortillas, half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and bake for another 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg