Green Sauce Chicken Casserole
A delicious and customizable casserole combining shredded chicken, salsa verde, and cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.75 cup salsa verde
- 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings
- Avocado slices optional topping
- Green onions optional topping
- Lime wedges optional topping
- Extra salsa optional topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and salsa verde until smooth.
- Quickly dip 4 corn tortillas in cool water and shake off excess moisture.
- Layer the dipped tortillas in the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the sauce on top, then add half of the chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas (dipped), sauce, chicken, tomatoes, cilantro, and finish with cheese.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with avocado, lime, green onions, or extra salsa before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and great flavor. Mix and match different types of cheese based on your preference. For extra crunch, consider adding some crushed tortilla chips on top just before baking. For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with black beans or sautéed vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.