Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup green enchilada sauce (use more if you like it saucy)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
• 1–2 Jalapeños, thinly sliced (adjust for spice preference)
• Sliced black olives
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil or nonstick spray for the baking dish

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
3. Layer the ingredients: Place the chopped cabbage at the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the chicken: Evenly spread the shredded chicken over the cabbage layer.
5. Pour the enchilada sauce: Drizzle the enchilada sauce over the chicken and cabbage.
6. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the casserole.
7. Add the Jalapeños: Distribute the sliced Jalapeños evenly across the top for a spicy kick.
8. Add the optional black olives: Distribute the sliced black olives, evenly across the top for garnish
9. Bake: Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your spicy, cheesy casserole!This should bake perfectly in about 30 minutes. Enjoy!