Description
This Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with zesty green salsa, gooey cheese, and a touch of creamy goodness. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- A small pinch of kosher salt
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 32 ounces green salsa (two jars of 16 ounces each)
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 12 small corn tortillas, halved
- 3 cups freshly grated monterey jack cheese
Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Sliced jalapenos
- Diced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat and Saute: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Combine Chicken Mixture: Stir in chili seasoning, cumin, shredded chicken, and green salsa. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Layer Casserole: In a baking dish, layer tortillas, chicken mixture, sour cream, and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with a cheese layer on top.
- Bake: Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapenos, and red onion. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili seasoning and jalapenos.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, lime wedges, or pickled red onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg