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Green Chile Chicken Casserole Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful Green Chile Chicken Casserole featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with zesty green chiles, creamy sour cream, and cheddar cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. This dish is a perfect weeknight meal with a delightful southwestern twist and pairs beautifully with rice, beans, or warm tortillas.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 8 oz chopped green chiles (2 cans)
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your casserole evenly.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and cumin until smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken and chopped green chiles, mixing everything thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
  3. Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken and chile mixture evenly into a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the cup of cheddar cheese generously over the top to create a gooey, golden crust once baked.
  4. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the casserole is heated through completely, indicating all the ingredients have melded together beautifully.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes to set and cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, then serve with your choice of rice, beans, or tortillas for a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use cooked, shredded chicken leftover from rotisserie or poached chicken breasts for convenience.
  • If you prefer more heat, use diced green chiles labeled as hot or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a lighter version, substitute light sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
  • This casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure the cream of chicken soup is certified gluten-free or use a homemade version.

Keywords: Green chile chicken casserole, baked chicken casserole, southwestern chicken dish, easy chicken dinner, cheesy chicken casserole

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