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Green Chile Layered Enchilada Casserole

This Green Chile Layered Enchilada Casserole is a deliciously simple dish made with layers of tortillas, green chile sauce, ground beef, and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a family-friendly meal that's easy to assemble and bake to cheesy perfection.
Course dinner, entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword 5 ingredients, chicken, chicken enchiladas, easy desserts, quick bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 306kcal
Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 12 (10-inch) corn tortillas cut in half
  • 1 (28 oz) can green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 (8 oz) container sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×11" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish to evenly coat the bottom.
  • Cut the 12 tortillas in half.
  • Place 8 of the tortilla halves in the bottom of the pan covering the enchilada sauce. Top with half the chicken followed with 2/3 cup of cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, and another 1/4 portion of the enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat the layers 1 time.
  • To finish, add the remaining 8 tortilla halves. Then, top with the last of the enchilada sauce.
  • Sprinkle 2/3 cup of cheese on top.
  • Cover with a piece of foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg