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a glass 9 x 13 casserole pan with a batch of gf green enchilada chicken casserole on a counter with green chiles near by
Joanna

Gluten Free: Easy Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole

When it comes to Mexican food for weeknight dinners, nothing beats a dish that’s both incredibly easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 498

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 ounce can of your favorite green gluten-free enchilada sauce divided
  • 20 gluten-free corn tortillas
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken or the meat from one Costco rotisserie chicken
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Colby jack or a Mexican-style blend of your preference, divided. For Dairy free use a Vegan blend.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a 9 x 13 glass baking dish, spread a little enchilada sauce, about 1/2 cup of gluten-free green enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish.
    1 15 ounce can of your favorite green gluten-free enchilada sauce
  3. On top of the sauce lay 6 gluten-free corn tortillas, overlapping so they fit the dish.
    20 gluten-free corn tortillas
  4. Spread 1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken that has been seasoned with taco seasoning, over the gluten-free tortillas.
    3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  5. (If you don't have a premade mix of taco seasoning, it includes chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and salt.)
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly on top of the chicken.
    2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  7. Repeat steps 1-4 for another layer by first pouring half of the remaining green enchilada sauce over the chicken, followed by 6 more gluten free corn tortillas, 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken, and 1 cup of shredded Mexican style cheese.
  8. Finally, top the entire casserole with 8 more GF corn tortillas.
  9. Pour the rest of the GF enchilada sauce over the corn tortillas.
  10. Top with the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
  11. Cover with aluminum foil so the top doesn't get crispy while the casserole cooks.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
  13. Carefully remove from the hot oven and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 411mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with all your favorite Mexican toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, onion, cilantro, tomatoes, salsas...
If you haven't tried my Cilantro Lime Creama Sauce, I highly suggest serving it with this green chicken enchilada casserole. 

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