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Easy Cheesy Hatch Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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A quick and comforting casserole featuring shredded chicken, smoky Hatch green chilies, and a blend of melty cheeses, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 450g)
  • 1 can (4 ounces / 113g) Hatch green chilies, roasted and diced
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1½ cups (360ml) enchilada sauce
  • 8 medium flour tortillas (about 6-inch)
  • ½ cup (80g) chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, diced Hatch green chilies (drained), softened cream cheese, sour cream, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and uniform.
  4. Warm the enchilada sauce gently in a small saucepan.
  5. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread about ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  6. Place 3-4 flour tortillas to cover the base, overlapping if needed.
  7. Spread one-third of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  8. Drizzle about ½ cup of enchilada sauce over the cheese layer.
  9. Repeat layering with tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese, and sauce two more times, finishing with sauce on top.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden around the edges.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Warm the enchilada sauce before assembling to prevent sogginess. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking. Let the assembled casserole sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for even cooking. Shred chicken finely for best texture. Tortillas can be warmed briefly before assembling to prevent cracking.

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Keywords: chicken casserole, enchilada casserole, Hatch green chilies, cheesy casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, southwestern recipe

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