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Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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55 min

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

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Time

55 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

420

Rating

5.00★ (4)

Cuisine

Mexican
Author: Victoria Buriak
I love the flavor of green enchiladas, but sometimes I don't love rolling all the tortillas, lol! Here is a casserole that gives that great, tangy flavor, but in much less time. Garnish with sour cream, if you like. Mexican rice and borracho beans are great sides for this Tex-Mex family meal.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray: 1 piece
  • ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs: 1 piece (cooked)
  • Monterey Jack cheese: 2 cups (divided, shredded)
  • chili powder: 2 tsp
  • tomatillos: 1 can (28 ounce can, drained)
  • mild chopped green Chili peppers: 2 cans (4 ounce cans)
  • bunch green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths: 1 piece
  • cilantro: 0.5 cup (chopped)
  • jalapeño pepper: 1 piece (minced)
  • garlic: 2 clove (peeled)
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • chicken broth: 1 cup
  • corn tortillas: 12 piece

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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  2. Chop cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder into the chicken.
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  3. Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and pulse to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
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  4. Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
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  5. Place 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the remaining cheese. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.
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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
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