Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Green Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole, a delightful fusion of Mexican and American cuisine. This hearty casserole features tender chicken, crispy tortilla chips, and a zesty tomatillo salsa verde, all smothered in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Served with a sprinkle of queso fresco and a dollop of sour cream, this dish offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. The recipe also includes variations for a vegetarian version, a slow-cooker method, and a baked chilaquiles casserole option, catering to different preferences and cooking styles. Whether you're looking for a comforting weekend brunch or a fiesta-worthy main course, the Green Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
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CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
You'll have fun layering crispy tortilla strips with chicken, salsa and cheese in this amazing casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in casserole; top with chicken, half of the salsa verde (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup of the cheese. Press layers gently down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Loaded with the flavors of Mexico--poblano and chipotle chiles, cilantro, adobo, and queso fresco--this chicken and tortilla casserole is a sure crowd pleaser.
Provided by Melt Organic Buttery Spread
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Melt® Organic Buttery Spread
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Adjust the oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the tortilla wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Lightly coat both sides of the tortilla with vegetable oil spray.
- Bake the tortilla wedges until they are lightly browned and begin to crisp, 8 to 12 minutes. Flip the tortilla wedges and continue to bake until the chips are fully toasted, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Set the tortilla wedges aside and turn the oven to 500 degrees.
- Combine the poblano chiles, 1 cup of the onions, Melt®, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes longer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, garlic, and chipotles and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes. When the sauce simmers, flip the chicken, cover, and continue to cook until the chicken registers 160 to 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes longer.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Process the sauce in a blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Return the sauce to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the tortillas and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, then transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake on the lower-middle rack until hot throughout, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 341.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES
This is a super easy and flavorful Mexican dish. It is great topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Provided by CARRIEANN23
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to break it into tiny pieces. Place the raw chicken into the skillet with the chorizo; cook and stir the meats together until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips over the bottom of a casserole dish; top the chips with the cooked chorizo and chicken mixture. Sprinkle the corn evenly over the meats and layer the remaining chips over the top. Whisk together the green enchilada sauce and sour cream in a mixing bowl; pour over the top of the casserole. Top the casserole with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake the chilaquiles in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the chips begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 1 g
GREEN CHILAQUILES
Steps:
- For the tomatillo salsa: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roast the tomatillos, chiles and garlic on a baking sheet until evenly charred, about 15 minutes. Combine the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, cilantro, cumin and half the onion in a blender and blend. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. With the blender running, slowly add the chicken stock until the salsa has a smooth, sauce-like consistency. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the remaining onions and fry until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add the tomatillo salsa to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- For the totopos: Add enough vegetable oil to a deep frying pan to fry the tortilla chips. Heat to at least 350 degrees F. Fry the chips in batches until crispy, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the chips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Alternatively, you can skip this step and purchase your favorite brand of tortilla chips; use two 5-ounce bags for this recipe.
- Add the chips to the salsa and stir well, fully submerging the chips in the sauce. Cover and let soak for at least 3 minutes.
- Prepare the eggs to your liking; we prefer them fried over-easy.
- To assemble: Pour the salsa and chips into a large, deep serving platter. Put the fried eggs on top and sprinkle to taste with queso fresco, cilantro and crema.
GREEN CHICKEN CHILAQUILES STEW
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock to boil in deep skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to broth. Cover and cook until chicken is opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to work surface; reserve stock. Cool chicken. Shred.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion. Saute until soft. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add salsa and reserved stock. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup vegetable oil into large skillet. Heat over medium heat. When hot, fry tortillas in batches until golden brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer tortillas to paper towels and drain.
- Add shredded chicken to salsa pot. Bring to boil. Add cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in fried tortilla chips. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and finely chopped onion. Place dollop of crema in center and serve.
- Place tomatillos, jalapenos and water in blender. Coarsely chop. Add onion, cilantro and salt. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to medium saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
This hearty chicken tortilla casserole has tons of green chile flavor -- without being too hot -- and makes a delicious weeknight dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart oval or rectangular baking dish (13x9-inch) with cooking spray.
- In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in condensed soup, enchilada sauce, milk, green chiles, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas on top of sauce mixture. Top with 1 cup chicken, 1/2 cup beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup sauce. Repeat with another layer of 6 tortillas, 1 cup chicken, 1/2 cup beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 cup sauce. Top with remaining 6 tortillas, 1 cup chicken, 1/2 cup beans, 1 cup sauce and 1 cup cheese.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly on edges (165°F in center). Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Toppings, as desired.
- If making ahead to bake and serve at a later date: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with 2 layers of plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to completely enclose assembled casserole. Allow sauce mixture to cool completely, covered, 30 to 45 minutes in refrigerator before assembling casserole. Assemble casserole in dish; cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Remove plastic wrap from casserole; place in baking dish. Cover tightly with foil; thaw completely in refrigerator, 24 to 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until hot and bubbly on edges (165°F in center). Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Toppings, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use day-old tortillas: This will help them crisp up better in the casserole.
- Cut the tortillas into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tortillas: This will prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the tortillas: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcook the tortillas: They should be crispy but not hard.
- Use a creamy salsa verde: This will help to add flavor and moisture to the casserole.
- Shred the chicken before adding it to the casserole: This will help it to distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Add your favorite toppings: Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Green chicken chilaquiles casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and tortillas. With its creamy salsa verde, crispy tortillas, and tender chicken, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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