Mexican Main Dishes Enchilada Recipes Chicken Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole 4.4 (1,077) 808 Reviews 77 Photos This chicken enchilada casserole recipe is so good that my four picky kids eat it — and I got my picture in the paper for it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into quarters so they absorb the sauce better. Submitted by SGRCOOKI Updated on November 13, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 77 77 77 77 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves garlic salt to taste 18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn in half 1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Season chicken with garlic salt; arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cool, shred, and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner using metal tongs until lightly puffed, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce into the bottom of a medium baking dish; arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer on top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese, 1/2 of the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Repeat layers. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with some of the remaining enchilada sauce and arrange on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with any remaining enchilada sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cool slightly before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 1,474 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 488 Calories 25g Fat 33g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 488 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 13g 66% Cholesterol 95mg 32% Sodium 955mg 42% Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 3g Protein 33g 66% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 501mg 39% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 341mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.