Best 5 Creamy Green Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Creamy Green Enchilada Casserole, a dish that seamlessly blends the zesty essence of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of a casserole. This delectable recipe offers a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a velvety green sauce, nestled amidst layers of soft tortillas, melted cheese, and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Pico de Gallo that bursts with vibrant colors and flavors, and a simple yet satisfying Mexican Rice that perfectly complements the casserole with its fluffy texture and subtle spices. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole image

I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.

Provided by SGRCOOKI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
  • With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
  • Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
  • Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Green Chile Enchilada Casserole image

My husband and I were feeling nostalgic for green chile (we used to live in NM), so we dug into the precious Hatch supply and this is what I came up with. If you can't get ahold of Hatch, try for the most flavorful green enchilada sauce you can find. If you can get Hatch--send some to me LOL! The steps look involved but really this takes no time at all.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (preferably Hatch)
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 1/4 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream (to taste)
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray saute onions, garlic, bell pepper, and corn until tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chicken, salt, and pepper, then add 1/2 c of enchilada sauce. Mix well.
  • Spread 1/4 c enchilada sauce on the bottom of an 11x7 inch pan.
  • Spread 4 tortillas with sour cream, then place in pan. Pour half the chicken mixture on top.
  • Add 1/4 cheese and top with two tortillas.
  • Pour 1/4 c enchilada sauce over tortillas, then cover with remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 c cheese.
  • Spread 1 T of sour cream on two tortillas, then place them CREAM SIDE DOWN on top of casserole. You will want to layer them crossways from the two tortillas below (trust me, this works).
  • Spread 1/4 c enchilada sauce on top of tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 966.9, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 17.2

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE IN GREEN CHILE AND SOUR CREAM SAUCE



Chicken Enchilada Casserole in Green Chile and Sour Cream Sauce image

Not the most "healthy" recipe, but it's very tasty! Very creamy and rich enchilada chicken casserole. If you prefer the more traditional rolled enchiladas, all you have to do is place the chicken and sauce mix (approx 3 Tbsp) in the center of each corn tortilla, roll, and place in casserole dish with the seam side down...then cover the rolls with remaining sauce and cheese. I was feeling lazy, so I did it casserole style.

Provided by jd_2077

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
16 ounces sour cream
12 ounces canned diced green chiles
1 1/2 cups colby cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
18 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place chicken breasts in large soup pan and cover with water. Add cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and bouillon cube. Boil over med-high heat for 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pot and place in a plastic bowl. Reserve 2 c of the "broth".
  • Mix 2 c of broth, sour cream, green chiles, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cheese. Bring to a boil stirring continuously. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly and remove from heat.
  • Shred chicken breasts and add 1 c of the sauce to the chicken. Mix well.
  • Using a soup ladle, spread a small amount of the sauce in a 9x13" casserole dish. Place 6 of the corn tortillas along the bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly. Spoon 1/2 of the chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat.
  • Pour remaining sauce over top layer of tortillas and sprinkle remaining cheese over the entire dish.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. Take casserole out of oven, remove foil, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown cheese.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for about 3-5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Basically a creamy chicken enchilada, but we like a lot of cheese and even more chicken. A casserole allows for more of each.

Provided by Dick McCabe

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
¼ cup salsa
⅛ teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas
6 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, green chiles, salsa, and salt in a large bowl. Spread 1/3 of the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Lay 3 tortillas on top of the mixture. Split a fourth tortilla in half and place it on the sides, covering the mixture fully. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chicken, olives, Monterey Jack cheese, and queso fresco on top. Repeat twice more with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole image

My mom always made this for me growing up, and now I mkae if for my husband and kids and they LOVE it!

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 -6 boiled chicken breasts, shredded
1 (14 ounce) container sour cream
2 (12 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 white onion, finely chopped
6 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
10 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine chicken, sour cream, soup, chilies, onion, and 3 cups of the cheese in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Salt and pepper the mixture to taste.
  • Grease all sides of an 8x8 paking pan.
  • Put a layer of tortillas in the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread on a layer of the chicken mixture about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle on a thin layer of cheese.
  • Repeat until pan is full ending with a good covering layer of cheese.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown a little.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes and then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose flavorful tortillas: Corn or flour tortillas can be used for this recipe, but using high-quality tortillas with good flavor will greatly enhance the final dish.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas: When filling the tortillas, be sure not to overfill them, as this can make them difficult to roll and may cause them to break apart.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Feel free to experiment with different toppings for your enchilada casserole. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
  • Make it ahead of time: This enchilada casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Serve with a side of rice and beans: This enchilada casserole is a hearty and filling meal on its own, but it can also be served with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This creamy green enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy green sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful tortillas, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give this creamy green enchilada casserole a try.

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