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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Flavorful Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Everyone Loves

A delicious Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful green chiles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Feel free to swap in chicken thighs for added juiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 18 6-inch Corn Tortillas Consider tearing them in half for easier layering.
  • 28 oz Green Chile Enchilada Sauce Homemade sauce can be used for a personal touch.
  • 16 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded Cheddar or pepper jack can be used for a different twist.
  • 8 oz Reduced-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a healthy substitute.
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh Cilantro Adds a fresh burst of flavor.
  • Sliced Jalapeños For added heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  3. Let the chicken cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute each, or warm in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour half an inch of green chile enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Layer six tortilla halves, half the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the enchilada sauce in the dish.
  7. Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Allow the casserole to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

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