Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a comforting dish that brings warmth to any table. This casserole layers tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty green chile enchilada sauce between crispy corn tortillas, creating a delicious meal that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a mouthwatering dish that appeals to all ages. With its simple preparation and customizable toppings like fresh cilantro and avocado, this casserole is bound to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt; place in the dish and bake for 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken once cooled.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute each.
- Layer enchilada sauce, tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, and remaining sauce in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for another 45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg