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salsa verde chicken casserole

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

Comforting Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a one pot casserole with shredded chicken, corn tortillas, salsa verde and mexican cheese, baked to perfection, making for a wholesome easy dinner recipe for the family.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 980kcal
Author: Surup Mazumdar

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken cooked
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temp.
  • 32 oz Salsa Verde
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream
  • 12 small Corn Tortillas halved or cut into 4 pieces
  • 3 cups Mexican Cheese blend shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Optional Toppings

  • freshly chopped Cilantro
  • Jalapeno slices
  • Pico de Gallo
  • sliced Avocado

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl stir in the shredded chicken with spices - ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and softened cream cheese
  • Cut the Tortillas in halves or you can cut them into four halves.
  • Grease a casserole baking dish with oil or cooking spray and pour in about 1/4 cup of the salsa verde.
  • Add the Corn tortillas in a single layer over it. Top with the shredded chicken mixture, mozzarella cheese and pour in the rest of the salsa verde. Repeat until you reach the top of the baking dish. Top with mexican cheese blend and mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake @350F or 180C for 20-25 min or until the cheese gets golden brown and bubbly on top.
  • Garnish with freshly sliced Avocados, Pico de Gallo (or some chopped red onions), Jalapeno slices and some freshly chopped cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Amount Per Serving
Calories 980 Calories from Fat 468
% Daily Value*
Fat 52g80%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 205mg68%
Sodium 2844mg124%
Potassium 1200mg34%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 64g128%
Vitamin A 3426IU69%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 1375mg138%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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