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Mexican Chicken Casserole
Mexican Chicken Casserole smothered in a simple sour cream, green chili and cheese sauce. The bubbly cheese sauce seals in the chicken juices so it bakes up tender, juicy and flavorful.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Mexican Chicken Casserole:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (4 small or 3 medium)
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 8 oz shredded Mexican cheese divided
- 1 cup sour cream (full fat)
- 14 oz diced green chilis (two 7 oz can with their juice
To Serve:
- 1 small avocado diced
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F and butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer and cook about 3 minutes per side or until golden and just cooked through with an internal temperature of 165˚F. Cook chicken in 2 batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan and add more oil as needed.
- Arrange sautéed chicken in buttered casserole dish so they are flat and not overlapping too much.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 of your Mexican cheese, 1 cup sour cream and 2 cans of green chilis with their juice. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle the top with 1/3 remaining cheese and bake uncovered at 400˚F for 15 min or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling at the edges.
- Serve garnished with diced avocado, tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbs
6g
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
680mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
22.2mg
(25%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 6g | |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.