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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

This Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole captures zesty, savory flavors in one incredibly easy, bubbling dish. It's a cheesy, satisfying, and guaranteed weeknight win that's on the table in just over 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 383

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs (900g / 31.7 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ cups (170g / 6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1½ cups (170g / 6 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1¼ cups (300g / 10.6 oz) salsa verde
  • ¾ cup (180g / 6.3 oz) full-fat sour cream
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium avocado, diced, for topping
  • ¼ cup Pico de Gallo, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • For an extra creamy casserole, substitute the sour cream with an equal amount of full-fat cream cheese, softened for easier mixing.
  • Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance (without the toppings). Cover and refrigerate, then add 5-10 minutes to the baking time when you're ready to cook.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, ¾ cup mozzarella, ¾ cup cheddar, ¾ cup salsa verde, sour cream, sea salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
  4. Stir until everything is thoroughly coated.
  5. Spread ¼ cup of the remaining salsa verde on the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  6. Pour the chicken mixture over the salsa and spread into an even layer.
  7. Top the casserole with the last ¼ cup of salsa verde, followed by the remaining ¾ cup of mozzarella and ¾ cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before topping with diced avocado, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro, if using.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Don't be afraid to add more veggies!
  12. Stir in a cup of corn, black beans, or sautéed bell peppers and onions with the chicken mixture for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 5.4gProtein: 32gFat: 26g

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