Easy Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Green Chili Sauce

This tasty Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the essence of comfort food. Layer with only 4 ingredients: corn tortillas, chicken, cheese, and sauce. Bake the casserole until it is lightly brown and bubbly. Your family will love it! Of course, this easy casserole is sure to be added to your weeknight dinner rotation.

Like you, I always seek an easy and healthy weeknight meal. This layered chicken enchilada recipe is one of our favorites. On cold winter nights, nothing beats this cozy go-to meal.

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• Why will you like this casserole?
• Ingredients
• Assembly
• What to serve with the chicken casserole?
• Variations
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Storing Leftovers
• Best Methods to Date Leftovers
• 📋 Recipe
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Why will you like this casserole?

• You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this hearty meal!
• Of course, it involves layering tortillas, no rolling!
• Make the casserole in under 15 minutes.
• This recipe is EASY!!
• If you are looking for a healthy meal, this is it!
• Best of all, make it ahead and freeze it for a busy weeknight.
• Lastly, your family will love it! No complaints at dinner!

Ingredients

• Corn Tortillas-The subtle flavor of corn tortillas and their texture makes them perfect for this enchilada casserole. Additionally, corn tortillas hold up well during baking and don't get soggy.
• Shredded Chicken-Chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination are delicious in this layered chicken casserole. A store-bought rotisserie chicken is a great time saver. Remove the meat from it, and you are ready to assemble the casserole.
• Green Chili Enchilada Sauce-Purchase your favorite green chili enchilada sauce or Salsa Verde sauce. In this recipe, I used Hatch Brand Green Chili Enchilada Sauce.
• Monterrey Jack Cheese-For an additional spice, Pepper Jack cheese adds a nice bit of heat.

Assembly

1. Shred the cheese with a box grater or with a food processor.
2. Tear the corn tortillas and place them on the bottom of the casserole dish.
3. Top the tortillas with half of the shredded chicken.
4. Layer half of the shredded cheese on the chicken.
5. Top the cheese with half of the sauce.
6. Repeat layering, starting with corn tortillas and ending with the sauce.
7. Bake uncovered until the edges of the casserole are golden brown, the sauce is bubbly, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8. Allow the chicken corn tortilla casserole to cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

What to serve with the chicken casserole?

This layered chicken enchilada casserole is delicious on its own. To round out the meal, pair it with any of the following:

• White Rice and Beans (black or pinto)
• Mexican flavored rice
• Add a side salad made of chopped romaine salad, and diced fresh tomatoes, and topped with guacamole.
• Refried Beans are a tasty side
• Sliced avocados and tomatoes
• Chips and salsa
• Top the casserole with cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives, or a combination of these.

A warm Apple Crisp topped with dulce de leche ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce perfectly ends this cozy meal. Yum!

Variations

While I love this layered chicken enchilada casserole recipe as written, it is fun to make it using the options below. Try these variations to customize the enchilada casserole to your family's liking.

• Cheese-Typically I use Monterrey Jack Cheese; however, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, and Mozzarella cheese would also be delicious.
• Green Chili Enchilada Sauce-Red Enchilada Enchilada sauce works great with this recipe.
• Meat- Try using cooked ground turkey or chicken instead of shredded chicken. You could also use shredded turkey, a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
• Additions-You can add ½ cup of thawed sweet corn, one 8-ounce can of diced mild green chilis, or ¼ cup diced yellow or white onion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing Leftovers

Usually, I put the leftover enchilada casserole in the refrigerator. Once it is cooled, I cover it with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Reheat the leftover casserole in the microwave or cover it with aluminum foil in the oven at 350°F until it reaches 165°F.

Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator before heating.

Best Methods to Date Leftovers

Dating leftovers is important because it is hard to track when prepared foods are no longer safe to eat. You can label the food with the date you prepared it or the date you need to eat it. Either works well, but you must be consistent with your method.

1. Write the date directly on the plastic wrap or aluminum foil with a permanent marker.
2. Place a piece of blue painter's tape on the plastic wrap or aluminum foil and write the date with a permanent marker. Pro tip: painter's tape holds up well in the freezer and sticks to the cover and plastic or glass containers.

I hope you try this recipe! Please rate it and comment below. I love hearing from you! ❤️

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