Easy Green Chile Chicken Casserole
Creamy, cheesy layers of corn tortillas, tender chicken, and zesty green chiles bake into a bubbly, crowd-pleasing casserole. Perfect for weeknights and great for leftovers.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.75 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2.25 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz diced green chiles, drained from two 4-oz cans
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lb shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great
- 10 oz corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 2.5 cup shredded Jack cheese Monterey or pepper jack
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Soften onion for 4–5 minutes, stirring.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Whisk enchilada sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, green chiles, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the warm onion mixture into the sauce. Toss half the sauce with the shredded chicken.
- Spread a thin layer of remaining sauce in the dish. Add half the tortilla strips, then half the chicken, a layer of sauce, and half the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, chicken, and sauce. Top with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 8–12 minutes more until bubbling and lightly browned.
- Rest 10 minutes. Scatter cilantro over the top and serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the Jack cheese for cheddar, or add 1 cup corn or black beans to the chicken. For a spicier kick, use pepper jack and add a minced jalapeño to the onion.
Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake 5–10 minutes longer if cold. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Green Chile Chicken Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.