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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole: A Cozy Family Favorite

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a comforting dish that combines zesty, creamy goodness with hearty textures, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) Opt for a thicker brand
  • 10 pieces Corn Tortillas Lightly toasted
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Freshly grated
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado Slice before serving
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×12-inch casserole dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onion until soft and golden.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, mixing well, and cook until heated through.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine salsa verde and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Spread some salsa verde mixture in the bottom of the baking dish, layer half of the tortilla halves, half the chicken mixture, a cup of salsa verde, and half a cup of cheese.
  7. Repeat the layering with remaining ingredients, gently pressing down to meld layers.
  8. Top with the last tortilla layer, the remaining salsa verde, and cheese.
  9. Bake the casserole for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  10. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving to set the layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a day before baking.

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