Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole: A Flavorful Dinner Delight!
Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and creamy cheese, all baked to perfection for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salsa verde, sour cream, black beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the mixture in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the mixture.
- Layer the remaining chicken mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheese.
- If desired, crush tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, use a hot salsa verde.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg