How to Make Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that is bursting with flavor and texture. This delicious recipe combines layers of corn tortillas with a savory green chile sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese to create a dish that is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

Stacked enchiladas are a popular variation of the classic enchilada dish, where the tortillas are layered with the filling and sauce, rather than rolled up individually. This technique creates a beau...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or more to taste
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • ½ onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced mild green chiles
  • 1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Run 1 tortilla through the hot oil until softened, 2 to 3 seconds per side; transfer to a plate. Layer a dry tortilla on top of the cooked tortilla on the plate. Cook another tortilla in the hot oil and stack on the dry tortilla. Repeat process until all the tortillas are used.
  • Cook and stir chicken and onion in the same skillet, adding more oil if needed, until chicken is 2/3 done, about 10 minutes. Add green chiles; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and onions are tender, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Layer tortillas in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with chicken mixture, enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool until set, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    420 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 646mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 394mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 525mg