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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Cultural Context

Originating from the southwestern United States and Mexico, Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole combines the beloved flavors of enchiladas into a convenient baked dish. It's a staple in many households, often served during family gatherings and celebrations. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of green chiles and is a comforting meal that has gained popularity beyond its roots, with variations found in many American kitchens.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
1 can (4 oz) green chiles
2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups shredded cheese
8 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheese blend

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh green peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green peppers

Canned green peppers are more affordable and still provide flavor.

1

Chop onion and carrot into half-inch dices.

2

Saute chopped onion and carrot in a pan for about 4 minutes until softened.

3

Add flour to the pan and toast it to make a roux.

4

Pour in chicken stock and milk to the roux and mix well.

5

Add shredded chicken and green chilies to the mixture.

6

Prepare duck fat tortillas by cutting them in half.

7

Heat oil in a pan and soften the tortillas by frying them briefly.

8

Line a baking dish with the softened tortillas, overlapping them slightly to form a crust.

9

Pour the chicken and chili mixture over the tortillas in the baking dish.

10

Sprinkle cheese on top of the mixture.

11

Broil the dish in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

layeringmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

panbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchilada CasseroleChicken Enchiladas
Local Name: cazuela de enchiladas de pollo con chile verde

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