Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
A delicious and simple casserole that combines the flavors of green chile and chicken in a comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey jack)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green chiles, sour cream, and half of the cheese.
- In a baking dish, layer four corn tortillas, half of the chicken mixture, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the remaining cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas on top and remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include diced bell peppers or black beans in the filling.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Enchilada Recipe