Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to family dinners and gatherings. This casserole is layered with tender shredded chicken, zesty green chile sauce, and melted cheese, all nestled between soft corn tortillas. With its effortless preparation and mouthwatering taste, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost, and watch as it becomes a new favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 18 corn tortillas (6-inch), torn in half
- 1 can (28 oz) green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 package (16 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic salt, place them in the baking dish, and bake for about 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute until lightly puffed.
- Layer half an inch of enchilada sauce in the baking dish, followed by a layer of tortillas.
- Add half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and another third of the enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until heated through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg