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White Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Velvety Green Chile Sauce

This White Chicken Enchilada Casserole features tender rotisserie chicken layered with white corn tortillas and a velvety green chile cream sauce, topped with a heavy, golden-brown Monterey Jack cheese crust and fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole Ingredients
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 12-15 white corn tortillas softened
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56g
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 30g
  • 2 cups chicken broth 480ml
  • 1 cup sour cream 240g
  • 8 oz diced green chiles 226g (two 4oz cans)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch White Ceramic Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Whisk
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • 1 Box grater For fresh cheese

Method
 

Sauce Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until nutty but still pale.
  2. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and simmer until thickened. Stir in sour cream and green chiles.
Assembly
  1. Layer sauce, tortillas, chicken, and cheese in a 9x13 white ceramic dish. Repeat layers twice.
  2. Finish with a final layer of tortillas, remaining sauce, and a heavy coating of Monterey Jack.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes at the end to achieve golden-brown bubbly spots.
  2. Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro and cracked black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 28gFat: 32gFiber: 3g

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure the layers hold their shape.
Use a broiler for the last 2 minutes to get that restaurant-style cheese crust.
Keyword Creamy Enchiladas,Green Chile Chicken,White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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