Green Chili Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Green Chili Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 Tyson(R) Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts thin sliced; 4 ounces green chillies can chopped; 2 tablespoons chicken stock; 3 chipotle peppers in adobo seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature; 2 cups crushed corn chips; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 cup diced yellow onion; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 jar black bean salsa; 1 jar corn; 3 medium flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 Tyson(R) Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts thin sliced
4 ounces green chillies can chopped
2 tablespoons chicken stock
3 chipotle peppers in adobo seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, divided
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
2 cups crushed corn chips
1/8 teaspoon cumin
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 jar black bean salsa
1 jar corn
3 medium flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup sour cream

1
Set oven to 375 degrees, spray an 8X8 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
2
In a saute pan with heat off add 1 tbsp. olive oil and 2 tbsp. chicken stock. Place frozen chicken in pan and season with salt and pepper. Turn heat on medium high and cook 15-20 minutes turning once half way through. When chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees , remove to bowl.
3
Wipe out pan and add 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/4 cup diced onion, saute 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Place onions aside and wipe out pan again for later use.
4
With two forks, shred the chicken thoroughly. Add chipotle peppers, onions, salt, pepper, cumin and 1 tbsp. cilantro reserving remaining tbsp. for garnish. Mix well.
5
In saute pan, combine cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, sour cream and green chilies. Whisk together over medium heat until smooth and consistent. Bring to boil and then turn down heat to low, simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn off heat and set pan aside.
6
In baking dish, begin to build by placing enough sauce to thinly coat the bottom of the dish. Top with tortillas, then half of the chicken, 1/4 cup of corn chips, a layer of sauce, then 1/2 cup shredded cheese, repeat with one more layer. Finally, top last tortilla with remaining sauce, corn chips and cheese.
7
Bake for 20 minutes, serve and top with corn and black bean salsa and reserved cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 3 Tyson(R) Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts thin sliced, 4 ounces green chillies can chopped, 2 tablespoons chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Green Chili Chicken Bake falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Green Chili Chicken Bake

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