Green Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A vibrant and cheesy Green Enchilada Casserole recipe, inspired by Southern Living Magazine! This comforting dish features tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and creamy enchilada sauce, all baked to perfection in a bubbly casserole. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 256.6 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Enchilada Casserole

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How to Make Green Enchilada Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 2-quart shallow casserole dish.
  3. Arrange tortillas in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine enchilada sauce, milk, shredded chicken, diced green chilies (undrained), chopped green chiles (undrained), and onion.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Pour the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas in the casserole dish.
  7. Sprinkle generously with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g

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