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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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A flavorful and comforting casserole featuring shredded chicken, green chiles, and cheese layered with tortillas and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced green chiles, half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, chopped onion, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spread a thin layer of green enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Place two tortillas over the sauce to cover the bottom.
  5. Spread one-third of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle with a little cheese and drizzle some enchilada sauce over the layer.
  7. Repeat layering two more times with tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
  8. Top the final layer with the remaining cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade green enchilada sauce if available. This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Serve with fresh salsa or guacamole for added zest.

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