Description
Green chile chicken enchilada casserole delivers cozy comfort with bold Southwestern flavor. Tender chicken and melty layers make dinner deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
Cheese and Sauce:
- 4 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 can Green Enchilada Sauce
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can Green Chiles
- 12 pieces Yellow Corn Tortillas
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
Optional Toppings:
- ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- ½ cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish. Coat the bottom with ½ cup of green enchilada sauce using a spatula.
- Mix 4 cups of shredded chicken, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 can of green chiles, and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Arrange 4 yellow corn tortillas across the sauced baking dish, cutting them to fit perfectly without overlapping.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture directly over the tortilla layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese and drizzle additional enchilada sauce across the surface.
- Layer another 4 tortillas on top of the cheese. Add the remaining chicken mixture, another cup of cheese, and more enchilada sauce.
- Complete the casserole with the final 4 tortillas. Pour remaining enchilada sauce and top with the last 1 cup of reserved cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is completely heated through.
- Remove the foil and broil for 10-15 minutes until the cheese turns golden and starts bubbling around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture and milder corn flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and shredded cheese, and swap in Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate to develop richer flavor and save time during final assembly.
- Add extra heat by selecting a spicier taco seasoning or mixing in diced jalapeños for more kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg