Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Name: Green Chile Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cooking spray; 1.5 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; 0.5 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

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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.

Submitted by Bibi

Updated on January 31, 2025

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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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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

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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.
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.
Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
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.
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.

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