Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Make weeknight dinners a breeze with this hearty and flavorful Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole! Featuring layers of tender shredded chicken, zesty green enchilada sauce, tangy sour cream, soft corn tortillas, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist. Diced green chiles add a mild kick, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro brings a pop of brightness to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this dish is perfect for feeding a hungry family or satisfying your cravings for classic enchiladas in a no-fuss, layered format. Serve it on its own or pair it with a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 28 ounces Green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 12 pieces Corn tortillas
- 3 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray and set it aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the green enchilada sauce and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Cut the corn tortillas into halves or quarters to make layering easier.
Layer 1/3 of the tortillas over the sauce in the baking dish, slightly overlapping the pieces.
Spread 1/3 of the shredded chicken evenly over the tortillas.
Add 1/3 of the diced green chiles on top of the chicken, followed by 1/3 of the enchilada sauce mixture.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the layer.
Repeat the layering process twice more, ending with the remaining cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.8 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.0 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1226 mg | 409% | |
| Sodium | 11033 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.6 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 433.7 g | 867% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 3250 mg | 250% | |
| Iron | 29.6 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 5830 mg | 124% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
