Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish that brings together layers of tender chicken, zesty green chile sauce, and melted cheese. This hearty casserole is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to family gatherings. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time. Plus, it reheats well, making leftovers a delightful treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- 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
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and place in the baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature).
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally, char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute.
- Layer half an inch of enchilada sauce in the baking dish; add 6 tortilla halves, half the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat the layering process until ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg