Green Chili and Cheese Chicken
Green Chili and Cheese Chicken is a creamy, flavorful casserole layered with shredded chicken, tortillas, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mild green chilis.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups sour cream
- 8 ounces diced green chilis
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small corn tortillas cut into strips
Instructions
Prepare the oven and baking dish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Create the sauce base
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add liquid and seasonings
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens. Add the salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, diced onion, and green chilis until fully combined.
Assemble the first layer
- Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with half of the tortilla strips. Top with half of the shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese. Pour half of the prepared sauce over the top and spread evenly.
Assemble the second layer
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese. Pour the remaining sauce on top and smooth it out with a spatula. Finish with a sprinkle of the reserved shredded cheese.
Bake
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.
Notes
To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend and ensure the corn tortillas are labeled gluten-free. Also confirm that the chicken broth and other packaged ingredients do not contain gluten-based additives.