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Delicious Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Delicious Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Your Family Will Love

Delicious Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a comforting family meal featuring savory chicken, creamy sauce, and zesty salsa verde, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) opt for mild or medium for balanced taste
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas lightly toasted
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken using leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese grated fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream for creamy sauce
  • 1 piece Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
For Serving
  • 2 cups Mexican Rice
  • 2 cups Refried Beans
  • 1 cup Fresh Salad mix of lettuce, tomatoes, avocado

Equipment

  • 9x12-inch casserole dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x12-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onions and salt, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and sauté for another minute.
  4. Add cooked shredded chicken to the skillet, combining well, and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, blend salsa verde and sour cream until smooth for the sauce.
  6. Spread ¾ cup of the salsa mixture in the bottom of the greased casserole dish, layer 8 tortilla halves, followed by half the chicken mixture, 1 cup of salsa, and ½ cup of cheese.
  7. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, another cup of salsa, and remaining cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Assemble for freezing but omit cheese until baking.

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