Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole
45 min.
6
686kcal

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This Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With a blend of Mexican flavors, this casserole is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings. The star of the show is the shredded chicken, which is seasoned to perfection and layered with corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and a generous amount of cheese. The result is a mouthwatering, flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more. This casserole is also incredibly versatile – you can top it with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions to suit your taste buds. It's a fun and easy way to customize your meal and make it your own. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a simple yet impressive dish that your family and friends will love. So, if you're looking for a new recipe to add to your repertoire, this casserole is definitely one to try! It's a fun and flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast boneless skinless
  • servings garlic salt to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 19 ounces enchilada sauce 
  • 19 ounces enchilada sauce 
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • servings cream sour
  • servings guacamole 
  • servings tomatoes chopped
  • servings spring onion chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with seasoning to taste.
  4. Brown chicken in olive oil. Cook 10 minutes. (chicken will cook more later)
  5. Cut/Shred cooked chicken into small pieces, set aside in small bowl.
  6. Combine shredded cheeses into a small bowl, set aside.
  7. Empty enchilada sauce into large bowl, set aside.
  8. Wrap tortillas in a moist paper towel and microwave for 1 minute to steam.
  9. Dip one warm corn tortilla into the enchilada sauce, coat both sides.
  10. Cover the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish with dipped tortillas (approx 4).
  11. Layer in the shredded/diced chicken on top of the tortillas.
  12. Layer in the cheeses on top of the chicken.
  13. Repeat layering dipped tortillas, chicken and cheese until baking dish is full.
  14. Finish with a layer of dipped tortillas topped with a layer of cheese.
  15. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  16. Top with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes and/or chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories686kcal
Protein22.82%
Fat36.63%
Carbs40.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.17
Glycemic Load
22.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.530434782609%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.22mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:686.07kcal
34.3%
Fat:28.4g
43.7%
Saturated Fat:12g
75%
Carbohydrates:70.74g
23.58%
Net Carbohydrates:58.75g
21.36%
Sugar:18.57g
20.63%
Cholesterol:106.04mg
35.35%
Sodium:2261.65mg
98.33%
Protein:39.82g
79.63%
Phosphorus:770.02mg
77%
Vitamin A:3333.4IU
66.67%
Selenium:43.78µg
62.54%
Vitamin B3:10.59mg
52.95%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
48.86%
Fiber:11.99g
47.95%
Calcium:466.33mg
46.63%
Vitamin C:30.49mg
36.96%
Magnesium:130.29mg
32.57%
Vitamin K:31.32µg
29.83%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.99%
Potassium:978.64mg
27.96%
Zinc:4.04mg
26.96%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.04%
Iron:3.42mg
19.01%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.71%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.29%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.71%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.63%
Copper:0.31mg
15.42%
Folate:48.52µg
12.13%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.39%