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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Your Family Will Love

This Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a quick, 30-minute comfort food perfect for busy weeknights that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred, jarred can work
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin can substitute with coriander
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde red salsa can be an alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream plain Greek yogurt is a healthier option
  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas can substitute with flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese mozzarella cheese is a great substitution
Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • ½ cup Sliced Jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x12-inch casserole dish with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, and ground cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the cooked shredded chicken, heating through for 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together salsa verde and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Begin layering in the casserole dish: start with one-third of the salsa mixture, half of the tortilla halves, half of the chicken mixture, and 1 cup of cheese.
  7. Repeat the layering with another one-third of salsa, remaining tortillas, chicken, and top with the remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and top is golden.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Grease the baking dish generously and use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation. Layer thoughtfully for balanced flavors. Allow to cool slightly before slicing for clean edges.

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