In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the tantalizing flavors of salsa verde chicken enchilada casserole. Envision succulent chicken, slow-cooked in a zesty tomatillo sauce, lovingly embraced by layers of tender corn tortillas, smothered in a blanket of melted cheese. With every bite, a symphony of flavors dances on your palate, leaving you captivated and craving more.
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INSTANT POT SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a super simple green enchilada that you don't even have to bother with rolling. Think of it like a Mexican lasagna. Doing the cooking in the Instant Pot makes this quick AND easy too.
Provided by RecipeGirl.com
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the chicken, salsa, 1 cup enchilada sauce, water, and chilies into your Instant Pot. Close the lid, shut the vent, and set the timer to manual 8 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, let the pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, and then vent the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and discard all but 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Shred the chicken using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or two forks. Mix in the remaining cooking liquid into the chicken and set aside.
- Spray a high-sided, round pan that will fit into your Instant Pot liberally with cooking spray (I like to use a springform pan). Cut your tortillas in half, and place one layer into the bottom of the pan. Top with some of the enchilada sauce, then a layer of chicken and a layer of cheese.
- Repeat the layering once more, and then top with a final layer of tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Cover tightly with non-stick foil, or foil that has been liberally sprayed with cooking spray.
- Place 1/2 - 3/4 cup water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside, and then carefully lower the covered casserole into the pot. You may want to use a foil sling for this, or if you have a trivet with long handles you can use that.
- Close the pot, shut the vent, and set on Manual mode High pressure for 12 minutes. Increase cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes if this was previously refrigerated before cooking, and 4 to 5 minutes if it was previously frozen.
- When cooking time finishes, vent the pressure carefully and let the casserole sit for 5 to 10 minutes to set up. Serve with your favorite Mexican garnishes. We like lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and green salsa and hot sauces!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 1502 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This easy Mexican flavored casserole makes it easy to serve a cheesy, nutrient packed dinner for a crowd.
Provided by Heidi
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 X 11 inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix the tomatillo salsa verde with the sour cream. Spread 1 cup of the sauce on the bottom of the pan. Layer 6 of the small tortillas on the bottom of the pan. Spoon 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over the tortillas then layer 1/3 of the chicken, 1/3 of the butternut squash and 1/3 of the black beans. Top with 1/3 of the cheese and repeat the process 2 more times, but set aside the last layer of cheese.
- Spray one side of a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover the pan then bake for 60-70 minutes or until the sauce starts to bubble. Remove the foil and top with the remaining cheese and bake until melted, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with sliced olives, green onions and cilantro. Garnish with sour cream, avocado slices and pickled sweet and hot jalapeños.
- **Optional: Sprinkle Cotija cheese on top for a tart cheese burst of flavor.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE VERDE RECIPE
This classic chicken enchilada casserole recipe is made with seasoned chicken, black beans, tomatillo salsa and plenty of poblano peppers.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the chicken, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the taco seasonings and salt and pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet or pan to medium heat. Add the chicken and sear each side about 2 minutes each. Add beer or chicken broth and reduce heat. Simmer about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and you can shred it with a fork. Remove from heat and add to a mixing bowl. Shred the chicken up with a couple forks.
- Add oil to the same skillet and heat.
- Add onions and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add garlic and stir. Cook 1 more minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, cumin and oregano. Stir.
- Add the cooked seasoned vegetables to the mixing bowl with the cooked chicken, then add the tomatillo salsa and black beans. Stir to incorporate.
- In the same pan, spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
- Layer on half of the tortillas, then half of the remaining chicken mixture and the shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, then remaining chicken mixture, then the remaining cheese.
- Set oven to broil.
- Set the skillet in the middle of the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted. You can also bake it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, if preferred.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1129 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of all the Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it's ready in only half an hour! -Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SALSA VERDE
Delicious, cheesy, spicy, tangy enchiladas that are not only easy to make, but scrumptious.
Provided by stefanie416
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add tomatillos, serrano pepper, and garlic. Boil for 12 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place poblano peppers in a resealable plastic bag and add 1 tablespoon oil. Toss to coat. Transfer peppers to the hot skillet and roast until dark brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return roasted peppers to the resealable bag and seal. Set aside to steam for 10 minutes. Take out peppers from the bag; remove and discard skins and stems.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer tomatillos, serrano peppers, garlic, and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid to a blender. Add onion, cilantro, lime juice, roasted poblano peppers, salt, and pepper to the blender. Liquefy into a smooth sauce.
- Remove chicken from the water in the pot and shred using a fork.
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas in the hot oil until softened, about 5 seconds on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Pour 1/2 the sauce from the blender into the bottom of a long glass baking pan. Roll a portion of chicken mixture and some shredded queso cheese on a tortilla, roll up, and place in the pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and queso cheese. Cover enchiladas with remaining sauce. Use a spoon to add crema in a zigzag design on top. Top everything with remaining queso cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
This Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is layered with your favorite chicken enchilada fillings, and baked up with the most delicious homemade green enchilada sauce. See suggestions above for how to customize your recipe to taste.
Provided by Ali
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté for 6-7 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the beans, corn, spinach, chicken, and 2 cups enchilada sauce, and stir until evenly combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce in the baking dish, and spread until the bottom of the dish is evenly coated. Top with a layer of about 8 tortilla halves, so that the entire dish is covered. Top evenly with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, followed by 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese. Followed by a final layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove pan and remove aluminum foil. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
According to my niece, Bayleigh, these are the bomb of chicken enchiladas. It is an adapted creation from several recipes I have used in the past. You can make as individual enchiladas or as a casserole with or without the corn tortillas. Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro as desired.
Provided by Sandeeg2g
Categories Chicken Enchiladas
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; squeeze lime halves over chicken, then place rinds and pulp into the skillet. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
- Remove and discard lime rinds. Stir in cream cheese, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Once cream cheese is melted, remove from heat.
- Puree salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro in a blender or food processor.
- Heat tortillas in a microwave until soft, 15 to 30 seconds.
- Pour enough of the sour cream mixture into the prepared baking dish to coat the bottom. Place 2 heaping tablespoons or more of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side-down in the baking dish. Pour remaining sour cream mixture over all enchiladas and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1343.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and tomatillos.
- If you don't have fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos. Just be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
- You can use any type of chicken you like in this recipe. I typically use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use thighs or even rotisserie chicken.
- If you want a spicier casserole, you can add more jalapeño pepper to the salsa verde.
- Be sure to cook the chicken all the way through before adding it to the casserole.
- If you don't have a blender, you can chop the ingredients for the salsa verde by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Salsa verde chicken enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new Mexican-inspired dish to try, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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