Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole: A Family Favorite Delight
A delicious and comforting casserole featuring layers of chicken, green chiles, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
- Layer with corn tortillas and half of the cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with tortillas on top.
- Spread sour cream over the top layer of tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced olives or diced onions.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Green Chile Chicken, Enchilada, Casserole, Family Favorite