Best 6 Chicken And Chiles Casserole Recipes

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Chicken and chiles casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a variety of ingredients and flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Common ingredients in chicken and chiles casserole include chicken, chiles, cheese, and spices. The chicken is typically cooked in a skillet or slow cooker until tender, then combined with the other ingredients and baked in a casserole dish. Different types of chiles can be used, such as poblano, Anaheim, or serrano peppers, to add varying levels of heat. Cheeses like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco are often added for a creamy texture and flavor boost. Popular spices include cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, which add depth and complexity to the dish.

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CHICKEN AND CHILES CASSEROLE



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This casserole makes good use of leftover meat and is very filling. -Lois Keel, Alburquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (2 pounds) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, half-and-half cream, onion, chiles, salt and pepper. Stir in the potatoes, chicken and 2 cups cheese. , Pour the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 1-1/4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I love the flavor of green enchiladas, but sometimes I don't love rolling all the tortillas, lol! Here is a casserole that gives that great, tangy flavor, but in much less time. Garnish with sour cream, if you like. Mexican rice and borracho beans are great sides for this Tex-Mex family meal.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cooking spray
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cooked
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
2 (4 ounce) cans mild chopped green chile peppers
1 bunch green onions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Chop cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder into the chicken.
  • Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and pulse to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
  • Place 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the remaining cheese. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 106.8 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1063.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LOW-CARB CHICKEN CHILI CASSEROLE



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This tasty, low-carb casserole is perfect whether you're watching your waistline or not. It's full of chicken and chili flavor with a lovely crust on top, it's always a favorite!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 large cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
¾ cup milk
2 large eggs
¼ cup crushed pork rinds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine onion with shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and green chiles. Spread in the bottom of the prepared baking pan and top with remaining Cheddar.
  • Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl. Stir in crushed pork rinds and pour over top of the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top of casserole is set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 763.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND CHILE CASSEROLE



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Yummy, creamy, fast, and easy! This could easily be doubled or made diet friendly by using low-fat cream cheese and light tortillas. The idea for this came from the back of the green enchilada sauce can, but it had twice as much chicken and enchilada sauce, but the same amount of cream cheese and chilies, also no spices were listed--and was for actual enchiladas--I'm way to lazy to roll up enchiladas 8)

Provided by MackinacBride

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 1 8x8 pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (or ~ 6 chicken tenders)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
4 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
8 ounces shredded cheese (I prefer pepper jack)
1 dash pepper
1 dash seasoning salt
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through.
  • Add seasonings to chicken while cooking.
  • Add cream cheese and chilies.
  • Cook and stir until blended.
  • Arrange 2 tortillas on the bottom of a greased 8x8-inch pan (I cut the tortillas in half and put the straight edges along the edges of the pan, letting the tortillas over-lap).
  • Sprinkle the tortillas with a small amount of the cheese.
  • Pour the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle small amount of cheese over chicken mixture.
  • Arrange remaining tortillas on top.
  • Pour enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2309.5, Fat 149.9, SaturatedFat 82.5, Cholesterol 546.4, Sodium 5843.9, Carbohydrate 122, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 33.6, Protein 121.5

CHICKEN CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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My husband likes Mexican food and casseroles, so I combined the two. This chicken with poblanos and chiles satisfies our craving for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 poblano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until peppers are tender, 4-6 minutes., Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Add pepper jack, chicken and green chiles; heat through, stirring to combine. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN CHILI CASSEROLE



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This chili casserole can be made up to a month ahead and frozen until you are ready to serve. It is packed with black beans, corn and chicken. Recipe is from the cookbook, "You've Got it Made," by Diane Phillips.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons cornmeal
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
4 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
2 cups corn kernels
15 1/2 ounces can black beans, rinsed and drained (or try kidney beans)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups tortilla chips (6-8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, finely shredded

Steps:

  • In large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
  • Saute for 3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the cornmeal, stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the broth and tomato sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, corn, beans, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  • Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with enough tortilla chips to cover the bottom.
  • Spoon the chili over the chips and sprinkle with cheeses.
  • If making ahead, let the chili cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • The day before serving, move the chili to the refrigerator and let thaw overnight.
  • When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Let the chili sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake the chili, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chili is bubbling.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chiles to add different levels of heat and flavor to your casserole. Some good options include poblano, Anaheim, jalapeño, and serrano peppers.
  • If you don't have any fresh chiles on hand, you can use dried chiles instead. Just be sure to rehydrate them in hot water before using.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth for the best flavor. If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead, but the flavor of your casserole will be less rich.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, or let it cool and then reheat it before serving. The casserole will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken and chiles casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

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