Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
60 min.
6
433kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Enchilada Casserole! This casserole is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish for six people. With a total calorie count of 433 kcal per serving, it's a tasty and guilt-free option.

Prepare to be amazed by the rich taste of this dish, featuring 2 pounds of tomatillos, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 small white onion, 2 small jalapenos, 3 garlic cloves, and a blend of coarse salt and ground pepper for seasoning. The casserole's heart lies in its 12 corn tortillas, 2.3 cups of cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 0.5 cup ounces of cotija cheese, and 0.3 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.

To create this culinary masterpiece, you'll need a bowl, frying pan, oven, whisk, blender, baking pan, aluminum foil, microwave, and kitchen towels. In just 60 minutes, you'll have a delectable meal that's sure to be a hit at any gathering or a comforting dinner at home.

Don't miss out on this fantastic recipe that combines the best of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a casserole. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pounds tomatillos washed and coarsely chopped (husks removed)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • small onion diced white
  • small jalapeno diced seeded
  •  garlic clove minced
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • 2.3 cups chicken breast shredded boneless skinless cooked ()
  • tablespoons cream sour
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a blender, puree tomatillos until smooth. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
  2. Add onion and jalapenos and cook until softened, 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatillo puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is thickened slightly, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Briefly run stack of tortillas under cold water, turning to lightly dampen. Wrap stack in a clean kitchen towel and microwave until pliable, 30 seconds. Fill each tortilla with about 3 tablespoons chicken, fold in half, and arrange in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly. Top with tomatillo mixture, cover with foil, and bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and 2 tablespoons water. To serve, drizzle casserole with sour cream mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein19.26%
Fat28.98%
Carbs51.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.83
Glycemic Load
20.69
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.442608747793%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:433.28kcal
21.66%
Fat:14.42g
22.18%
Saturated Fat:3.97g
24.83%
Carbohydrates:57.94g
19.31%
Net Carbohydrates:48.1g
17.49%
Sugar:7.78g
8.65%
Cholesterol:50.67mg
16.89%
Sodium:268.36mg
11.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.56g
43.13%
Phosphorus:558.56mg
55.86%
Vitamin B3:10.45mg
52.26%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
42.16%
Selenium:27.78µg
39.68%
Fiber:9.85g
39.38%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.74%
Magnesium:125.59mg
31.4%
Vitamin C:25.53mg
30.94%
Vitamin K:27.74µg
26.42%
Potassium:862.53mg
24.64%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.79%
Calcium:172.4mg
17.24%
Zinc:2.45mg
16.36%
Copper:0.31mg
15.68%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.54%
Iron:2.6mg
14.45%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.28%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.56%
Vitamin A:392.7IU
7.85%
Folate:26.52µg
6.63%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.61%