Description
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring shredded chicken, salsa verde, and creamy cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.75 cup salsa verde
- 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado slices (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Extra salsa (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish by greasing it.
- Mix the sour cream and salsa verde in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare four corn tortillas by dipping them in cool water.
- Layer the tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish and spread half of the salsa verde sauce.
- Follow with half of the shredded chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with avocado, lime, and green onions before serving.
Notes
Consider using fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust the spice level by choosing spicier salsa or adding jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Salsa Verde, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican Casserole