How to Make Green Chile Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Chile Chicken Casserole is a classic dish that brings together the flavors of tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and creamy cheese in a hearty and comforting casserole. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as a satisfying weeknight meal. It's easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your tastes, making it a versatile and delicious option for any occasion.

Green chiles are a staple in many Southwestern and Mexican dishes, and in this casserole, they add ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cooked
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans mild chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 bunch green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Chop cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder into the chicken.
  • Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and pulse to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
  • Place 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the remaining cheese. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    420 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1064mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 311mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 623mg