How to Make Green Chicken Chile Enchilada Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compete with a hearty, flavorful enchilada casserole. And if you're looking for a fresh twist on this classic dish, you'll love this recipe for Green Chicken Chile Enchilada Casserole. Packed with tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and creamy, gooey cheese, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What makes this casserole particularly special is its use of green chile sauce, which adds...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (27 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Lay 6 tortillas over top. Cover with 1/2 of the remaining chicken mixture, 1/2 of the green chile peppers, 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese, the remaining tortillas, remaining chicken mixture, remaining chile peppers, and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 1496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 80mg
    • Calcium: 414mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 687mg