Description
A hearty casserole with the bold flavors of salsa verde and tender shredded chicken layered with cheese and tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.75 cup salsa verde
- 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado slices (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Extra salsa (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it.
- Mix together 1 cup of sour cream and 0.75 cups of salsa verde until smooth.
- Prep 4 corn tortillas by quickly dipping them in cool water.
- Layer the dipped tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Build the layers by spreading half of the sauce, then adding half of the chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with avocado slices, lime wedges, green onions, and extra salsa.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, salsa verde, comfort food, Mexican cuisine