Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, zesty green chile sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this casserole brings comfort food to your table with minimal fuss. Just 15 minutes of prep time allows you to assemble this layered delight, ensuring it’s ready for the oven in no time. Whether served as a main dish or paired with fresh sides like Mexican rice or beans, this versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite toppings or add veggies for an extra nutritional boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1 can green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 container reduced-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Optionally, char tortilla halves over an open flame for added flavor.
- Layer enchilada sauce in the baking dish, followed by tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, and sour cream. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg