Description
Get ready to impress your family with the Delicious Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole! This quick and easy dish combines tender shredded chicken and vibrant green salsa in a creamy, cheesy bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy a hearty serving of comfort food that can easily become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 32 ounces green salsa (two jars)
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 12 small corn tortillas, halved
- 3 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 3–5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and spices; cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with sautéed aromatics, green salsa, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the corn tortillas, followed by half of the chicken mixture and one-third of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg