Unbelievably Delicious Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • garlic salt to taste

  • 18(6 inch)corn tortillas, torn in half

  • 1(28 ounce) cangreen chile enchilada sauce

  • 1(16 ounce) packageshredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1(8 ounce) containerreduced fat sour cream

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

  2. Season chicken with garlic salt; arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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  3. Cool, shred, and set aside.

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  4. Meanwhile, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner using metal tongs until lightly puffed, about 1 minute.

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  5. Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce into the bottom of a medium baking dish; arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer on top.

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  6. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese, 1/2 of the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce.

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  7. Repeat layers. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with some of the remaining enchilada sauce and arrange on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with any remaining enchilada sauce.

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  8. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories488
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
13g
66%
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
955mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
33g
66%
Vitamin C
11mg
12%
Calcium
501mg
39%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
341mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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