Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to casual gatherings—this dish combines tender shredded chicken, zesty green chile enchilada sauce, and layers of gooey cheese. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a flavorful meal that even picky eaters will love. The flexible recipe allows you to customize ingredients based on what you have on hand, ensuring a delightful dining experience every time. Whether you make it ahead for busy weeknights or serve it fresh from the oven, this casserole is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 18 corn tortillas
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the baked chicken after cooling slightly.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute each.
- Layer sauce in the baking dish and arrange tortillas, followed by chicken, cheese, sour cream, and more sauce.
- Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
- Cover and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to add beans or corn for extra texture. Let the casserole rest before serving for easier slicing.