Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole. This family-friendly dish combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, and a zesty green chile sauce, layered with soft tortillas and topped with gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gathering with friends, this one-dish wonder is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor that even the pickiest eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Garlic salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Shred the chicken after cooling.
- Layer enchilada sauce in the baking dish, followed by tortillas, half of the shredded chicken, one-third of the cheese, half of the sour cream, and some enchilada sauce. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for another 45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg