Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
Summary
You can add black beans, yellow/red peppers, onions, or black olives. Substituting the tortillas with tortilla chips is another option. Make it your own! Be creative- stay healthy-and of course…. enjoy! 😉
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (optional -chicken breast or tenders)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream (optional -plain Greek yogurt)
- 1-1/2 cups salsa verde, divided
- 8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, thinly sliced green onions or fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- Combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa in a small bowl. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
- Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole in Simple & Delicious February/March 2013, p53
