Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a satisfying dish that perfectly blends savory chicken with layers of creamy cheese and zesty green chile enchilada sauce. This family-friendly casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, as it requires minimal prep time while delivering delicious results that will please both adults and kids alike. Serve it solo or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal, and enjoy the ease of leftovers that are just as delightful the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- 18 corn tortillas (6-inch), torn in half
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake in the prepared dish for about 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
- Char tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute until lightly puffed.
- In the baking dish, layer enchilada sauce, tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream, and more sauce until all ingredients are used.
- Cover and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg