Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Experience the delightful flavors of Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole—a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to family dinners or busy weeknights. This casserole features tender chicken combined with zesty green chile sauce, layers of gooey cheese, and soft corn tortillas, making it an irresistible meal that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Perfect for meal prep, this crowd-pleaser is simple to customize with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy the scrumptious layers and cozy flavors that make this casserole a must-try!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- 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, 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 grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for about 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- If desired, char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute.
- In the baking dish, pour a layer of enchilada sauce, followed by tortilla halves, half of the shredded chicken, a third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and more enchilada sauce. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover the casserole and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg