Description
Indulge in the flavors of a Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a delightful dish that brings comfort to your dining table. This layered casserole features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy green chile sauce, topped with melted cheese, making it an instant family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it can be prepared in just over an hour, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the meal with your loved ones. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, even the pickiest eaters will be asking for seconds!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for about 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute until puffed.
- Layer enchilada sauce in the baking dish, followed by half of the tortillas.
- Add half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg