Ingredients:
- 3 cups (450g) shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups (480ml) green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 8-10 (120g) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 cups (225g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz (113g) diced canned green chiles
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the green enchilada sauce, sour cream, minced garlic, and cumin. Stir until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and diced green chiles until the meat is completely enveloped in sauce.
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange half of the tortilla strips in an even layer over the base.
- Pour half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, remaining chicken mixture, and the final layer of cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set. Garnish with chopped cilantro.