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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Delight

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

A warm, layered casserole filled with tender chicken, zesty sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for chilly nights.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 18 6-inch corn tortillas, torn in half
  • 28 oz green chile enchilada sauce
  • 16 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 oz reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup diced jalapeños
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken by boiling or grilling until fully cooked, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix the shredded chicken with garlic salt, diced jalapeños, and a portion of the green chile enchilada sauce in a large bowl.
  3. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
  4. Layer half of the torn corn tortillas over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken mixture.
  5. Spoon a layer of sour cream on top of the chicken, then sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, sour cream, and cheese.
  7. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer and finish with a generous sprinkle of cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

For added texture, consider lightly charring the tortillas before assembling the casserole.