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Cheesy Chicken Chile Verde Bake

Picture tender shreds of rotisserie chicken bathed in zesty salsa verde, folded with a cool dollop of sour cream, then smothered in Monterey Jack and baked until the top turns bubbly-gold.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken sub: leftover turkey or pulled pork
  • 1 cup low-sugar salsa verde sub: roasted tomatillo sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream sub: Greek yogurt or crema
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack sub: cheddar, pepper jack, or dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup diced green chiles sub: jalapeños or poblanos
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; sub: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin sub: smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cilantro garnish; sub: parsley or green onion

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-in baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  • Mix chicken, salsa verde, sour cream, green chiles, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in ½ the cheese.
  • Fill dish with mixture, smoothing top. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly.
  • Bake 20–25 min until hot and cheese is melted and golden. (Broil last 2 min for extra browning.)
  • Finish & serve: rest 5 min, garnish with chopped cilantro, and scoop into bowls or low-carb tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g
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