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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

An incredibly easy and creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole recipe made with shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a luscious salsa verde cream sauce. The perfect cheesy and flavorful weeknight dinner that's ready in under an hour!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 16 oz salsa verde 1 jar, medium heat
  • 12 corn tortillas cut into strips or squares
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack, divided
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Diced avocado, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut the corn tortillas into 1-inch strips.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the salsa verde, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, and oregano.
  3. Gently fold the shredded chicken and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese into the sauce mixture until everything is well combined.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with a layer of tortilla strips. Add half of the remaining chicken mixture, followed by another layer of tortillas. Top with the rest of the chicken mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1.5 cups of cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 30gFat: 32gFiber: 3g

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole without baking, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Freezer Tip: Assemble in a freezer-safe dish, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding about 30 minutes to the total bake time.
Keyword chicken casserole,easy weeknight dinner,salsa verde chicken casserole

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