Description
Experience the delightful flavors of a Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, perfect for busy families or gatherings. This hearty dish features layers of tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, and an irresistible green chile enchilada sauce, all topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. With its simple preparation and comforting taste, this casserole is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish brings everyone together with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally char tortilla halves over an open flame.
- Pour enchilada sauce into the baking dish and layer tortilla halves on top.
- Add half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce; repeat layering.
- Cover with foil and bake for another 45 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg