Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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I love the flavor of green enchiladas, but sometimes I don't love rolling all the tortillas, lol! Here is a casserole that gives that great, tangy flavor, but in much less time. Garnish with sour cream, if you like. Mexican rice and borracho beans are great sides for this Tex-Mex family meal.

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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.

  5. 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.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
20g Fat
27g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1064mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 311mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 623mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.