Description
Savor Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Tonight is a delicious blend of comforting flavors and textures that will quickly become a favorite at your family table. This hearty casserole features tender chicken, layers of corn tortillas, and a zesty green chile enchilada sauce topped with gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s tastes. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love. Serve it with fresh toppings like cilantro and avocado for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 18 6-inch corn tortillas
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil chicken with garlic salt until fully cooked (20-25 minutes). Shred the chicken.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer enchilada sauce, half of the torn tortillas, half of the shredded chicken, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining cheese and additional enchilada sauce if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes, removing foil during the last 15 minutes to brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg