Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Boil and Shred the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts in a large sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, transfer to a cutting board, and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the saucepan.
Step 2: Roast and Prepare the Chiles
- While the chicken simmers, set your oven to HI Broil.
- Place Hatch green chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 15 minutes on each side until the skins are charred and blackened.
- Transfer the hot chiles to a large bowl and cover with foil to steam for 20 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skins, remove stems and seeds, then slice into thin strips.
Step 3: Make the Filling
- Add cream of chicken soup, milk, and prepared green chile strips to the shredded chicken in the saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Layer the Enchilada Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a deep rectangular baking pan (approx. 12.7" x 8.9" x 2").
First Layer:
- Place 9 corn tortillas in the bottom of the pan in three rows of three. Spread one-third of the chicken-chile filling over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Second Layer:
- Add 6 tortillas (2 in each row), then another layer of the filling and cheese.
Third Layer:
- Add 6 more tortillas, top with the remaining filling and finish with a generous final layer of cheese.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake the enchilada casserole for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Top with chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce for a burst of freshness and color. Serve hot and enjoy the layers of creamy, spicy goodness.