Mexican Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
27 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Description
Mexican Chicken Casserole features chicken breasts lightly seasoned and pan-seared to a golden finish before being arranged in a buttered casserole dish. The sauce combines sour cream, diced green chilis in their juices, and shredded Mexican cheese, which is poured over the chicken and topped with extra cheese. Baking at 400˚F melts the cheese and cooks the sauce until it bubbles along the edges, creating a creamy and lightly spicy layer over the chicken.
The casserole's texture contrasts the tender chicken with the creamy, cheesy topping that has a subtle heat from the chilis. Adding diced avocado, fresh tomato, and chopped cilantro as a garnish introduces fresh, bright flavors and a slight coolness that balances the richness of the baked layers.
This casserole can be served as a main dish accompanied by rice, beans, or a green salad. The fresh toppings make the dish feel lighter and provide a fresh contrast in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Mexican Chicken Casserole:
- 2 lbs chicken breast 4 small or 3 medium
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 8 oz Mexican cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream (full fat)
- 14 oz green chili pepper diced, two 7 oz cans with their juice
To Serve:
- 1 avocado diced, small
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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