Best 9 Chicken Green Chile Enchilada Casserole Vegetarian Recipes

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Chicken green chile enchilada casserole is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. It's a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to fit your own taste preferences, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With its combination of tender chicken, creamy green chile sauce, and gooey cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best chicken green chile enchilada casserole vegetarian, along with some helpful tips and tricks for ensuring that it comes out perfectly every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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If you're looking for a green chile chicken enchilada casserole with a kick, this might be the one for you. I found the base recipe scouring the web for something that would taste like my ex-mom-in-law's casserole, which was to-die-for, and I've tweaked it a few times to make it my own. Try throwing in some jalapenos for even more kick.

Provided by Andrea Russo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil, or to taste
½ cup chopped hot green chile peppers
½ cup chopped white onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup frozen corn
½ cup drained canned black beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 (28 ounce) can Hatch green chile enchilada sauce, divided
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
11 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into quarters, divided
2 tablespoons sour cream, divided
⅓ cup New Mexican hot green chile salsa
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute green chile peppers, onion, bell pepper, corn, black beans, and garlic until onion and bell pepper are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Stir chicken, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, and black pepper into vegetable mixture.
  • Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of an 11x17-inch casserole dish.
  • Lightly coat 1 side of 18 tortilla quarters with sour cream and arrange, sour cream-side up, in the casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over tortilla layer.
  • Stir green chile salsa into the remaining chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend over chicken mixture layer in the casserole dish; top with 10 tortilla quarters. Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortilla layer and cover with chicken-salsa mixture; add 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend.
  • Lightly coat 14 tortilla quarters with sour cream and arrange, sour cream-side down, over the cheese layer. Spread 1 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1322.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole image

My mom always made this for me growing up, and now I mkae if for my husband and kids and they LOVE it!

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 -6 boiled chicken breasts, shredded
1 (14 ounce) container sour cream
2 (12 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 white onion, finely chopped
6 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
10 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine chicken, sour cream, soup, chilies, onion, and 3 cups of the cheese in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Salt and pepper the mixture to taste.
  • Grease all sides of an 8x8 paking pan.
  • Put a layer of tortillas in the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread on a layer of the chicken mixture about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle on a thin layer of cheese.
  • Repeat until pan is full ending with a good covering layer of cheese.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown a little.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes and then serve.
  • Enjoy!

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This chicken casserole is a warm, gooey way to eat enchiladas without having to roll each one out. Perfect for cold evenings or just when you have a craving for enchiladas.

Provided by Alicia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons salted butter
4 each jalapeno peppers, divided, or to taste
3 each poblano peppers, divided, or to taste
3 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ lime
1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (such as El Paso®)
10 each corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Roughly chop 1 jalapeno pepper and 1 poblano pepper; add to the skillet with chicken and garlic. Squeeze lime over mixture and add lime rind to the skillet. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place remaining jalapeno and poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook peppers under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Chop cooked chicken into small pieces and place into a bowl. Add hot peppers to the bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel skin from peppers, remove seeds, and slice.
  • Place small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Place 5 tortillas on on top. Place 1/2 of the sliced poblano and jalapeno peppers on top of tortillas. Lay out 1/2 of the chicken and 1/2 of the Mexican cheese on top of the peppers. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining enchilada sauce on top of cheese layer. Repeat layering steps. Top with chopped cilantro.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesy is melted and browning, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 763.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.

Provided by SGRCOOKI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
garlic salt to taste
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn in half
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
  • With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
  • Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
  • Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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My husband and I were feeling nostalgic for green chile (we used to live in NM), so we dug into the precious Hatch supply and this is what I came up with. If you can't get ahold of Hatch, try for the most flavorful green enchilada sauce you can find. If you can get Hatch--send some to me LOL! The steps look involved but really this takes no time at all.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce (preferably Hatch)
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 1/4 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fat free sour cream (to taste)
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray saute onions, garlic, bell pepper, and corn until tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chicken, salt, and pepper, then add 1/2 c of enchilada sauce. Mix well.
  • Spread 1/4 c enchilada sauce on the bottom of an 11x7 inch pan.
  • Spread 4 tortillas with sour cream, then place in pan. Pour half the chicken mixture on top.
  • Add 1/4 cheese and top with two tortillas.
  • Pour 1/4 c enchilada sauce over tortillas, then cover with remaining chicken mixture and 1/4 c cheese.
  • Spread 1 T of sour cream on two tortillas, then place them CREAM SIDE DOWN on top of casserole. You will want to layer them crossways from the two tortillas below (trust me, this works).
  • Spread 1/4 c enchilada sauce on top of tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 966.9, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 17.2

CHICKEN GREEN CHILE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)



Chicken Green Chile Enchilada Casserole (Vegetarian) image

This was in the "Inspired Vegetarian" section of Cooking Light Magazine. Satisfies both the vegetarian and meat-eater. For non-veggie households, could very easily substitute chicken breast for the meatless chicken.

Provided by smiles4u

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, undrained
2 (6 ounce) packages vegetarian chicken pieces, strips, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
cooking spray
8 (4 inch) corn tortillas, cut into quarters
1 1/2 cups pre-shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Add Chilies, cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in chopped chicken strips.
  • Combine cumin, chili powder and enchilada sauce. Pour 1/3 of sauce mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Arrange 1/2 of tortilla quarters over sauce mixture, top with onion mixture.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese, top with 1/3 of sauce mixture.
  • Top with remaining tortillas and sauce mixture.
  • Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese, bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

GREEN CHICKEN CHILE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



Green Chicken Chile Enchilada Casserole image

If you like green chile peppers you'll love this green chicken enchilada casserole layered with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Provided by The Dover's

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 (14 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 (27 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Lay 6 tortillas over top. Cover with 1/2 of the remaining chicken mixture, 1/2 of the green chile peppers, 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese, the remaining tortillas, remaining chicken mixture, remaining chile peppers, and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 1495.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

VEGETARIAN GREEN-CHILI "CHICKEN" ENCHILADAS



Vegetarian Green-Chili

This dish is full of flavor! It's one of my Mom's recipes and is frequently requested at church and family pot-lucks. If you haven't tried vegetarian food, give it a try, you just might like it!

Provided by Rachel Marie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 10 enchiladas, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (12 1/2 ounce) cans vegetarian chicken substitute (or FriChik)
10 flour tortillas
3 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (8 ounce) bag shredded cheese
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
green onions (optional) or black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour 1 can enchilada sauce into a 9 x 13-inch glass pan, to cover bottom.
  • Tear "chicken" into small pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add 1 can enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, sour cream, 1/2 bag cheese and taco seasoning.
  • Mix well.
  • Divide mixture evenly throughout 10 tortilla shells.
  • Wrap tightly and place side-by-side in glass pan.
  • Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce over top of enchiladas.
  • Top with cheese and if desired sliced green onions and black olives.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes, or until cheese begins to turn golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 776.1, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9

FRED'S GREEN CHILE & CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



Fred's Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas image

This is a great recipe for chicken enchiladas. I got this recipe several years ago when I worked with a local celebrity chef, and this is his recipe. I have however, made some necessary changes to make it not so high in fat. And 1 enchilada will fill you up!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, pressed
1 (8 ounce) can of chopped green chilies
1 (8 ounce) can whole green chilies, sliced in thin strips
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
5 tomatoes, skinned and chopped (I don't remove the skin when I don't have the time)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon cumin
12 large flour tortillas
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4 inch strips lengthwise into strips
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (can use lower fat version)
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 -2 cup longhorn cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large heavy fry pan or skillet, melt the butter over a medium heat.
  • Add the onion and the garlic.
  • Saute about 4 minutes, then add the chopped chilies, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, broth and cumin.
  • Let this mixture simmer over a medium low heat about an hour, stirring occasionally, uncovered (add more chicken broth if mixture gets too thick and dry).
  • Remove from the heat and dip (to soften) each tortilla in the sauce, lay flat then place strips of chicken, 1-2 pieces of Jack cheese and 1-2 strips of green chilies at one end of the tortilla.
  • Roll the filled tortilla and place in a lightly greased large baking dish or pan, seam-side down.
  • Fill the pan with the rolled tortillas.
  • Pour the sauce over all.
  • Combine the soup and cream and pour over all then cover with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1299.4, Fat 58.7, SaturatedFat 28.2, Cholesterol 163.7, Sodium 2122.4, Carbohydrate 132.4, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 59.9

Tips:

  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • If you don't have any green chiles on hand, you can use a can of diced tomatoes and green chiles instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as corn, black beans, or bell peppers.
  • Top the casserole with your favorite cheese before baking. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack are all good choices.
  • Serve the casserole with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian chicken green chile enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. The casserole is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a vegetarian meal that's both hearty and satisfying, give this recipe a try.

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