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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Busy Family Nights

This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a quick, satisfying dish perfect for busy family nights, featuring layers of chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can swap for chicken thighs for enhanced juiciness.
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt Regular salt or powdered garlic can be substituted.
  • 18 pieces Corn tortillas (6-inch, torn in half) Flour tortillas can be an alternative.
  • 1 can (28 oz) Green chile enchilada sauce Red enchilada sauce can be used for a different flavor.
  • 16 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Pepper jack for spice or cheddar for sharper flavor.
  • 8 oz Reduced-fat sour cream Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative.
For a Bit More Flavor
  • 1 cup Diced jalapeños Introduce extra heat for those who love a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup Black beans or corn For added texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • forks
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Char the halved tortillas over an open flame for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour half of the green chile enchilada sauce into the baking dish.
  6. Layer six tortilla halves over the sauce, followed by half of the shredded chicken and one-third of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is easy to customize and can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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