Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Mexican chicken casserole topped with straightforward cheese, sour cream, and green chile sauce. In order for the chicken to bake up soft, juicy, and tasty, the bubbling cheese sauce must be used. For unplanned occasions, everyone needs this easy chicken bake.

Mexican Chicken Casserole:

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, 4 small or 3 medium-sized
• 1 teaspoon of salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste
• 8 oz shredded Mexican cheese, divided
• 1 cup of sour cream, (full fat)
• 14 ounces of diced green chilis

To Serve:

• 1 small avocado, diced
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons of cilantro, chopped

• Butter a 9x13 casserole dish and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Salt and pepper the inside and outside of the chicken breasts after cutting them in half lengthwise.
• Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a big skillet. When the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and nearly done, with an internal temperature of 165 F. To avoid overcrowding the pan, cook the chicken in two batches and add additional oil as necessary.
• Ensure that the sautéed chicken is arranged in a buttered casserole dish so that it is flat and does not overflow.
• Mix 2/3 of your Mexican cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 cans of green chilies with juice in a medium bowl. Add to the chicken. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling around the edges. Sprinkle the top with 1/3 of the remaining cheese.
• Sliced tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro are served as garnishes.

Mexican Rice, Grilled Corn on The Cob, Roasted Red Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus, Simple Biscuits, Easy Coleslaw salad, and Garlic Chive Smashed Potatoes can be served with this delicious Mexican chicken casserole.

Even though this recipe is incredibly simple, the following risks should be avoided:

A casserole dish shouldn't be overloaded with chicken. If the recipe is scaled up, increase each ingredient in proportion and use a bigger baking dish.

You want the sauce to cover each piece of chicken, so arrange it in a single layer in the casserole dish.

To avoid the chicken becoming dry, don't overbake it. Do not forget that the chicken is already fully cooked.

Do not drain the green chilies before using the juice.

Final word

This mouthwatering Mexican Chicken Casserole only needs 30 minutes in the oven to be enjoyed by your family. Simple ingredients and pure comfort food that is incredibly simple to make.

It is also a versatile recipe that goes well with a variety of dishes, including guacamole, Mexican rice, Mexican coleslaw, and cornbread.