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.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
- garlic salt to taste
- 18 corns tortillas , 6 inch
- 1 can green chile enchilada sauce , 28 ounce
- 1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese , 16 ounce
- 1 container reduced fat sour cream , 8 ounce
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
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2
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).
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3
Cool chicken, shred with two forks, and set aside.
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4
Meanwhile, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner using metal tongs until lightly puffed, about 1 minute.
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5
Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce into the bottom of a medium baking dish; arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer on top.
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6
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.
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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.
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Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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9
Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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