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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Recipe
Easy to make and full of flavor, this salsa verde chicken casserole is all kinds of delicious! This Mexican inspired dish is creamy, cheesy and a dinner the whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 32 ounces salsa verde 2 (16-ounce) jars
- ¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 12 small corn tortillas cut in half
- 3 cups freshly shredded monterey jack cheese
Optional Toppings
- chopped fresh cilantro
- crumbled cotija cheese
- jalapeño slices
- chopped red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x12-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once heated, add in the onion and salt and cook for a couple of minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken until well incorporated and take the pan off the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the salsa verde and sour cream. Stir until the sour cream is fully incorporated.
- Layer ¾ cup of the salsa verde mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 8 tortilla halves. Then, layer on half of the chicken mixture, 1 cup of salsa verde, and ½ cup cheese.
- Repeat with another round of 8 tortilla halves, the remaining chicken, 1 cup salsa verde, and ½ cup cheese. Finish with a final layer of 8 tortilla halves, the remaining salsa verde, and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling. Add on optional toppings and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store salsa verde chicken casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Grease your baking dish before adding the casserole ingredients so that it is easy to remove and serve.
- You can use shredded chicken breast, thighs or a mixture of both.
- Bake the casserole in a fully pre-heated oven so that it cooks through evenly.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1155mg
(48%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1491IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1155mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1491IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.