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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A delicious and easy green chile chicken enchilada casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender chicken, green chiles, cheese, and tortillas for a comforting dish that both kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, green chiles, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of tortillas, overlapping as needed. Sprinkle with some of the cheese.
  4. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking. For a spicier version, use hot green chiles or add a diced jalapeño to the mixture.

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