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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any family gathering. This delightful casserole layers tender shredded chicken with zesty green chile enchilada sauce, creamy sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s versatile enough to serve as a hearty main dish or paired with fresh sides like rice or salad for a complete meal. Plus, it makes great leftovers for an easy lunch the next day!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Garlic salt (to taste)
  • 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Season chicken with garlic salt and bake in the prepared dish for about 45 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Shred the chicken once cooled.
  4. Char tortilla halves over an open flame using metal tongs for about 1 minute per side.
  5. Pour half an inch of enchilada sauce into the baking dish, layering six tortilla halves on top.
  6. Layer half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
  8. Cover and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 220g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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