Name: Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup green enchilada sauce; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 corn tortillas; Salt and pepper to taste

Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Avis Carlson Modified: July 23, 2024

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How To Make Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1 cup green enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 corn tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, green chiles, sour cream, and salt and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer 4 tortillas on top of the sauce, tearing them if needed to fit.
Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 24g
Saturated Fat : 12g
Cholesterol : 100mg
Sodium : 650mg
Total Carbohydrates : 26g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 29g

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