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Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Savory Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Busy Nights

This Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for busy nights, offering a crowd-pleasing savory flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Consider using chicken thighs for more juiciness.
  • garlic salt Enhances flavor; add to taste for a savory touch.
  • 18 pieces corn tortillas, torn in half Charring optional for added texture.
  • 1 can (28 oz) green chile enchilada sauce Provides a mild, tangy flavor with a hint of heat.
  • 1 package (16 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Substitute with other melty cheeses if desired.
  • 1 container (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Cooking Spray
  • Forks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  3. Once the chicken has finished baking, let it cool for about 10 minutes and then shred it.
  4. For added flavor, char the tortilla halves over an open flame for about 1 minute on each side.
  5. Pour about 1/2 inch of green chile enchilada sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  6. Layer six of the torn tortilla halves evenly over the sauce, followed by half of the shredded chicken and one-third of the cheese.
  7. Dollop half of the sour cream on top, followed by one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  8. Repeat the layering process with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken, cheese, sour cream, and enchilada sauce.
  9. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and baked when ready to serve.

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