Fiesta Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups light sour cream; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 9 corn tortillas, softened (wrap in paper towels and microwave for 25-30 seconds); 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 pounds); 4 cups monterey jack cheese (about 1 pound); your favorite fresh salsa

Servings: persons

2 cups light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped green onion, including some tender green tops
2 garlic cloves, minced
9 corn tortillas, softened (wrap in paper towels and microwave for 25-30 seconds)
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 pounds)
4 cups monterey jack cheese (about 1 pound)
your favorite fresh salsa

1
In medium bowl, mix sour cream, chilies, paprika, cumin, salt, onions and garlic.
2
In 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, place 3 tortillas so that they overlap slightly.
3
In layers, add one third of the chicken, one third of the sour cream mixture (it will not cover chicken completely), and one third of the cheese.
4
Repeat layers 2 more times.
5
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
6
Preheat oven to 350F.
7
Bring casserole to room temperature and then bake, covered, until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
8
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
9
Serve with salsa.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups light sour cream, 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fiesta Chicken Casserole

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