Description
Savor Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Tonight is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This delightful casserole features tender shredded chicken layered with zesty green chile enchilada sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese, offering a warm, satisfying experience that will please even the pickiest eaters. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have this delicious meal ready to bake, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 can (28 oz) green chile enchilada sauce
- 16 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 oz reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook chicken in boiling water until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes. Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with garlic salt and half of the enchilada sauce.
- Spread some sauce on the baking dish, layer half of the torn tortillas, half of the chicken mixture, half of the sour cream, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg