Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole features tender shredded chicken layered with creamy sauce, cheese, and corn tortillas, creating a delightful meal everyone will love. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this hearty casserole quickly, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt and bake in the prepared dish for 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the cooked chicken once cooled.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute until puffed.
- Pour enchilada sauce into the baking dish, layer with tortillas, half of the shredded chicken, a third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and a third of the sauce. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for another 45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg