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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A family-friendly casserole featuring layers of tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and plenty of melty cheese.


Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Garlic salt (to taste)
  • 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn in half
  • 1 (28 oz) can green chile enchilada sauce
  • 1 (16 oz) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (8 oz) container reduced-fat sour cream


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with garlic salt and lay them in the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken and let it cool before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Char the tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute until they puff slightly.
  5. Pour 1/2 inch of enchilada sauce into the baking dish. Arrange 6 tortilla halves in a single layer over the sauce.
  6. Top with half the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  7. Repeat the layers using the remaining tortilla halves, chicken, cheese, sour cream, and enchilada sauce.
  8. Cover the casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  9. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or diced green onions for added color.