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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Indulgent Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Delight

A delightful Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole that offers rich flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 jar Green Enchilada Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Soften before mixing
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Colby Jack or Mexican blend
  • 1 can Green Chiles Look for flavorful brands
  • 2 tablespoon Taco Seasoning Adjust for spice preference
  • 8 pieces Yellow Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can be used
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Serve as a side

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, half of the green enchilada sauce, softened cream cheese, chopped green chiles, and taco seasoning.
  3. Pour ½ cup of the remaining green enchilada sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. Layer four yellow corn tortillas over the sauce in the dish.
  5. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then top with 1 cup of shredded cheese and drizzle with more green enchilada sauce.
  6. Add another layer with four more tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, another cup of shredded cheese, and more enchilada sauce.
  7. Finish with a final layer of tortillas, drizzle with the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with the last cup of shredded cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, then remove foil and broil for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

A perfect dish that can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for convenience. Ideal for family dinners.

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