Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole

13 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. 02

   Heat Olive Oil

   In a large skillet, warm the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. 03

   Season and Brown Chicken

   Sprinkle both sides of the 4 chicken breasts generously with garlic salt and pepper. You want a good coating here.

   Add the seasoned chicken to the hot olive oil in the skillet. Sear for about 10 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Don't worry about cooking it through; it will finish baking in the casserole.

4. 04

   Shred the Chicken

   Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred or dice it into small pieces. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
5. 05

   Combine Cheeses

   In another small bowl, combine the 6 ounces of cheddar and 6 ounces of mozzarella. Set this aside for layering.
6. 06

   Prepare Enchilada Sauce

   Pour the 19 ounces of chile verde enchilada sauce into a large bowl. This will be used for dipping the tortillas.
7. 07

   Steam Tortillas

   Wrap the 12 corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 1 minute. This makes them pliable and easier to work with without tearing.
8. 08

   Layer First Tortillas

   Dip one warm corn tortilla into the enchilada sauce, ensuring both sides are coated. Arrange about 4 of these dipped tortillas to cover the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish, overlapping slightly if needed.
9. 09

   Add Chicken and Cheese

   Spread a layer of the shredded chicken over the tortillas, then follow with a generous sprinkle of the combined cheeses.
10. 10

    Continue Layering

    Continue building your casserole: add another layer of sauce-dipped tortillas, then more chicken, and finally more cheese. Repeat this process until you've used most of your ingredients and the baking dish is full.
11. 11

    Top with Tortillas and Cheese

    For the top layer, arrange the remaining sauce-dipped tortillas, then cover them completely with the rest of the shredded cheese.
12. 12

    Bake the Casserole

    Bake the casserole in your preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the sauce is simmering around the edges.
13. 13

    Garnish and Serve

    Once out of the oven, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Top individual portions with a dollop of cream, a scoop of guacamole, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions, as you like.