Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients

• 12 whole 6-inch Corn Tortillas (- Warmed (SEE NOTES))
• 4 Cups Salsa Verde ((SEE NOTES))
• 2 1/2 Cups Cooked Chicken (– shredded or chopped (SEE NOTES))
• 1/3 Cup Red Onion (– finely chopped)
• 1 (4 ounce) Can Chopped Green Chiles (- drained)
• 3/4 Cup Sour Cream (- plus more for garnish)
• 1 1/4 heaping Cup Mexican Queso Oaxaca (- shredded (substitute: mozzarella))
• 1 1/4 heaping Cup Monterey Jack Cheese (– shredded)
• To Taste Salt and Pepper
• Optional Garnishes: Pico de Gallo (Lime Wedges, Sliced Avocado or Guacamole, Green Onion)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prep Casserole Pan: Arrange the oven rack to the center position and then preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Stack Verde and Tortillas In Casserole Dish: Start Enchilada Casserole: Spread ½ cup of the salsa verde into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cut 1 tortilla in ¼ and place them in the corners of the pan. Cut 2 tortillas in half and place the tortilla halves in the sides of the pan. Finally, layer the last tortilla in the middle.

3. 3

   Layer in Chicken, Green Chiles and Cheese: Stack and Layer with the Good Stuff: Top with half of the chicken, half of the red onion, half of the chiles, half of the sour cream, one third of the remaining salsa and one third of the cheeses. Then, repeat that layer completely. Finish the enchilada casserole with a final layer of the remaining tortillas, remaining salsa verde, and remaining cheese.

4. 4

   Bake Chicken Green Chile Enchilada Casserole: Transfer to the oven and bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, about 25-35.

5. 5

   Let Cool Slightly, then Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Allow the enchiladas to cool slightly (3-5 minutes) before topping with optional garnishes, such as pico, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.

6. 6

   Serve Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Casserole: Cut the casserole into 6 to 8 individual portions and enjoy immediately.