Enchilada Casserole
  • 4 C chicken, cooked and diced 
  • 1 onion, diced 
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 8 oz green chiles 
  • 10 tomatillos 
  • 1 jar green chile salsa 
  • 2 T dried green chile, ground 
  • 4 T chipotle powder 
  • 8 corn tortillas 
  • 16 oz shredded white cheese
  • 2 C white onions, diced
  1. peel the tomatillos and quarter
  2. place in pot and cover half way up with beer or water
  3. add onions and garlic
  4. bring to a slight boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes
  5. puree with a stick blender
  6. add the green salsa and ground dry chiles
  7. cook for 15-30 minutes to thicken mixture
  8. lightly cook the tortillas in hot oil, less than 30 seconds per side
  9. layer the bottom of a baking dish with some of the sauce
  10. place a layer of tortillas on top of sauce
  11. add chicken, fresh diced onions, cheese, and whole green chiles laid flat
  12. repeat layer if desired
  13. preheat oven to 350
  14. cover casserole with foil and cook 45 minutes
  15. remove foil to brown up cheese