Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or more to taste; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 0.5 onion, diced; 0.5 cup diced mild green chiles; 1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

This easy green chile stacked enchiladas recipe was created on a whim using leftover ingredients. The result was surprisingly delicious and perfect for sharing, though not exactly diet-friendly! This recipe makes a large pan, ideal for gatherings.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time55 mins
Yield1 (9x13-inch) casserole, 8

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or more to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
0.5 onion, diced
0.5 cup diced mild green chiles
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Soften 1 tortilla by pressing and swirling it in the skillet for 2 to 3 seconds per side, then transfer to a plate. Place 1 dry tortilla on top of the softened one. Repeat the softening process with another tortilla and stack it on the dry one. Continue this layering until all tortillas are used.
Add the chicken and onion to the same skillet. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked, adding more oil if needed. Then, add the green chiles and continue cooking and stirring for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the onions are tender.
Arrange a layer of tortillas in a 9x13-inch baking dish to cover the bottom. Top with a portion of the chicken mixture, enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of sauce and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal
Fat Content: 22 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 646 mg
Protein Content: 25 g
Cholesterol Content: 69 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g