Description
Chicken Tortilla Casserole With Salsa Verde is a delightful dish that brings together layers of crispy tortillas, tender chicken, and vibrant salsa verde. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a heartwarming combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its colorful presentation and comforting textures, this recipe transforms mealtime into a celebratory feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh salsa verde
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken breasts until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from heat and shred once cool.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a baking dish, layer half the tortillas, followed by half the shredded chicken, black beans, salsa verde, and cheese.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients to create another layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg