Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Make weeknight dinners a breeze with this hearty and flavorful Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole! Featuring layers of tender shredded chicken, zesty green enchilada sauce, tangy sour cream, soft corn tortillas, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist. Diced green chiles add a mild kick, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro brings a pop of brightness to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this dish is perfect for feeding a hungry family or satisfying your cravings for classic enchiladas in a no-fuss, layered format. Serve it on its own or pair it with a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Shredded cooked chicken
• 28 ounces Green enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 12 pieces Corn tortillas
• 3 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 ounces Diced green chiles
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray and set it aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the green enchilada sauce and sour cream. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Cut the corn tortillas into halves or quarters to make layering easier.

Step 6

Layer 1/3 of the tortillas over the sauce in the baking dish, slightly overlapping the pieces.

Step 7

Spread 1/3 of the shredded chicken evenly over the tortillas.

Step 8

Add 1/3 of the diced green chiles on top of the chicken, followed by 1/3 of the enchilada sauce mixture.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the layer.

Step 10

Repeat the layering process twice more, ending with the remaining cheese on top.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 14

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3025.5 grams (3025.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4885

Total Fat 200.80g	257%
Saturated Fat 103.00g	515%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1226mg	409%
Sodium 11033mg	480%
Total Carbohydrate 345.40g	126%
Dietary Fiber 56.60g	202%
Total Sugars 52.40g
Protein 433.70g	867%

Vitamin D 72IU	360%
Calcium 3250mg	250%
Iron 30mg	164%
Potassium 5830mg	124%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 28.1%