How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken and Bean Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Today, we're going to be making a delicious and wholesome dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner - Salsa Verde Chicken and Bean Bake. This dish is a flavorful and satisfying combination of tender chicken, creamy beans, and tangy salsa verde, all baked together to create a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will love.

Salsa verde, a zesty and slightly spicy green salsa made with tomatillos, jalapenos, and cilantro, is the star of this recipe. It adds a bright and vibrant flav...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Add cannellini beans, salsa verde, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder; stir to combine. Spread in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the casserole reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over top. Recover with foil and let rest until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1017mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 176mg