Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a quick and delicious take on the classic, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 corn tortillas cut into strips
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp cumin ground
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cumin, then cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let cool slightly, and shred using two forks.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Layer half of the corn tortilla strips in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an added kick, consider using spicy green enchilada sauce or adding a dash of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg