Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole for Easy Comfort Food
An easy-to-make Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole with simple ingredients like shredded chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, and melty cheese layered between corn tortillas and baked to perfection. A comforting and flavorful main course for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (28 oz) can Green Enchilada Sauce (divided: 1/2 for mixing with chicken, 1/2 for layering)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 oz cream cheese (1/2 block), softened
- 4 cups shredded Colby Jack or Mexican cheese blend (reserve 1 cup for topping)
- 1 (4.5 oz) can green chiles (Ortega)
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 12 yellow corn tortillas
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the enchilada sauce, cream cheese, green chiles, and taco seasoning.
2. Coat the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish with about 1/2 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce.
3. Layer 4 corn tortillas in the baking dish, cutting in half as needed to fit.
4. Top tortillas with the chicken mixture, a bit of enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese.
5. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, sauce, and cheese.
6. Finish with a final layer of tortillas, remaining sauce, and reserved cheese.
7. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20–30 minutes.
8. Uncover and continue baking until the casserole bubbles and the top is golden. Optionally, broil for a few minutes for extra browning.
9. Let cool slightly before serving to allow it to set.
10. Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
Feel free to use green enchilada sauce of your choice—Las Palmas and Hatch are great options.
Popping the casserole under the broiler briefly gives a crisp, golden top.
Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or sliced olives.