Calling all Mexican food lovers! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate comfort dish – Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines bold flavors, tender textures, and an explosion of cheesy goodness. This casserole is a symphony of spicy green chiles, succulent chicken, and a delightful blend of Mexican spices, all wrapped in a cozy blanket of warm tortillas and melted cheese. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. So grab your aprons and let's dive into the world of Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole – a dish that promises to become a staple in your recipe collection.
This recipe includes variations for those who prefer a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, so everyone can enjoy this flavorful casserole. There's a recipe for a homemade tomatillo salsa that adds a tangy and fresh flavor to the dish. And for those who love a creamy and decadent experience, a sour cream sauce recipe is also included.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish. With vibrant photos and step-by-step explanations, you'll be able to whip up this casserole with confidence. So gather your ingredients, turn up the music, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
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
QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.
Provided by SGRCOOKI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
- With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
- Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
- Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
If you're looking for a green chile chicken enchilada casserole with a kick, this might be the one for you. I found the base recipe scouring the web for something that would taste like my ex-mom-in-law's casserole, which was to-die-for, and I've tweaked it a few times to make it my own. Try throwing in some jalapenos for even more kick.
Provided by Andrea Russo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute green chile peppers, onion, bell pepper, corn, black beans, and garlic until onion and bell pepper are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Stir chicken, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, and black pepper into vegetable mixture.
- Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of an 11x17-inch casserole dish.
- Lightly coat 1 side of 18 tortilla quarters with sour cream and arrange, sour cream-side up, in the casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over tortilla layer.
- Stir green chile salsa into the remaining chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend over chicken mixture layer in the casserole dish; top with 10 tortilla quarters. Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortilla layer and cover with chicken-salsa mixture; add 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend.
- Lightly coat 14 tortilla quarters with sour cream and arrange, sour cream-side down, over the cheese layer. Spread 1 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1322.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This Green Chile Chicken Casserole is full of tangy southwest flavor, super comforting, and easy to make! With only 8 ingredients, it comes together quickly and makes dinner a breeze. With a variety of serving options, this will quickly become a favorite!
Provided by Kimber
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and cumin. Then stir in the shredded chicken and green chiles.
- Spread the mixture in a casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the casserole is hot throughout.
- Let sit 10 minutes, then serve with your choice of rice, beans, or tortillas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 706 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
This makes a large baking dish completely full and it never lasts. My family devours this! It's rich, creamy an cheesy! Cooking times are just estimated as it varies with every stove and I've also never really timed it, lol!
Provided by Cindee Vett
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot, add chicken stock and chicken breasts. Lightly salt. Boil chicken until cooked through and tender. Remove from stock and let cool. Reserve 1/2 to 3/4 cup of stock. Set aside.
- 2. In a nonstick sauce pan, add some of the reserved stock, about 1/8 cup. Add the chopped celery and diced onions. Cook until tender. Add the diced greens chiles. Soften the cream cheese in the microwave. In a large bowl, add the chicken soup and softened Add the diced chicken, onion, celery and green chile mixture. Add 2 c. mozzerella and 1 cup cheddar. Stir until well combined.cream cheese. Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces.
- 3. Cut the tortillas in strips. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray and line the bottom with a layer of tortilla strips. Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, spread evenly. Cover with a thin layer of shredded cheddar & mozzerella. Add another layer of tortilla strips. Repeat until you have used all of the chicken mixture, ending with a layer of tortilla strips.
- 4. Place casserole in oven, preheated to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes. Remove frome oven, cover with remaining cheddar/mozzy and sprinkle chopped olives over the casserole. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit for about 10 minutes, then serve.
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Posting for safe keeping. This sounds absolutely delicious. The prep & cook time doesn't include the 8-24 hour refrigeration time needed.
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Mexican
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Lightly coat a 2 quart square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil. Place tomatillos in baking pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and chile pepper; cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender and onion starts to brown.
- In a blender or food processor combine tomatillos, onion mixture, the ¼ cup cilantro, the sugar, cumin, and salt. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping and scraping sides as necessary.
- Spread ¾ cup of the tomatillo mixture in the prepared baking dish. Arrange 6 tortilla halves over the sauce, overlapping slightly. Top with 1 cup of the chicken, ½ cup of the cheese, and half of the remaining tomatillo mixture. Add six more tortilla halves, the remaining 1 cup chicken, ½ cup cheese, and half of the remaining tomatillo mixture. Top with the remaining six tortilla halves and the remaining salsa, spreading to cover.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours (up to 24).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 570.6, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.4
MEXICAN-STYLE GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This casserole is even better the next day, that is if it even makes it overnight! ---you may omit the jalapeno pepper if desired, we like onions so I always use two and lots of fresh garlic, you can increase the green chiles to whatever amount you desire, and use as much shredded cheese and cooked chicken as desired, the amounts listed are only a guideline, this also works well with cooked turkey, prep time does not include cooking the chicken --- this is *very* good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Poultry
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium heavy pot or saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in chopped onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper, saute for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, cumin and chicken soup, season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes or until heated through and combined; remove from heat.
- Spread about 1 cup of the soup mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange 5-6 tortillas over the soup mixture, then top with about 1 cup chicken, then about 1/2 cup shredded cheese (or to taste).
- Repeat the layers (ENDING with the cheese).
- Spread the remaining soup mixture over the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 910.8, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 32
GREEN CHILI CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Once again I found myself not knowing what to make for supper. So I took inventory of what I had on hand and this is what I came up with. And let me tell you.....it is delicious! And it reheated very well! You can find the Mexican quesadilla and cotija cheeses and Crema Mexicana in the Mexican section of the dairy case in...
Provided by Laura Yoder
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. Boil chicken in a large stock pot until tender and falling off of the bone. Remove chicken from pot and add 1 t. Better than Bouillon chicken paste to make a rich stock. Shred chicken and put in a large bowl. Add 3/4 c. chicken stock to the chicken. Add the spices and chopped green chiles and 1/2 c. green chile enchillada sauce. Stir well. Add 1 cup of shredded Quesadilla cheese, 1/3 jar of Crema Mexicana and 1/2 c. grated Cotija cheese to chicken mixture and stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Set aside.
- 2. Cut corn tortillas into strips and set aside. In your sprayed casserole dish pour just enough green chili sauce to coat bottom. Add a layer of chicken mixture then drizzle with more Crema and sprinkle with some of the grated cheese and quesadilla cheese. Cover this layer with strips of tortillas. Repeat until you have about 3 layers ending with a layer of chicken mixture topped with green chile sauce and cheeses. Then drizzled with Crema. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- 3. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. It's great with no toppings at all or you can top with green salsa verde, black olives, sour cream, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes if you wish.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chiles. There are many different varieties available, each with its own unique flavor. Poblano peppers are a good mild option, while serrano peppers are hotter. You can also use a combination of different types of chiles to create a more complex flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your casserole. This will create a more complex and flavorful dish. Some good options include cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and pepper jack cheese.
- Don't skimp on the toppings. Toppings are what really make this casserole special. Load it up with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Green chile chicken tortilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this casserole is sure to be a hit.
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