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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 22 oz corn tortillas or 20 small corn tortillas
  • 24 oz salsa verde sauce*
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice juice of half lime
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or 1 lb chicken breast shredded
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  • Heat up a large skillet to medium high heat. While pan is getting hot, chop tortillas into 1 inch squares. Add oil to pan, and add tortillas. Cook tortillas until nice and crispy on both sides (about 10 minutes total). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat up salsa verde, chilies, cilantro, and lime juice in a small saucepan. Once hot, add cream cheese and allow the cheese to melt until sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Assemble your casserole by adding 1/2 cup sauce on the bottom, 1/3 of tortilla cubes, 2/3 cup chicken, and another 1/2 cup sauce. Repeat for 2 more layers, ending with tortillas on top. Add any leftover sauce, and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve with any toppings such as avocado, salsa, onion, etc.

Notes

Use any brand here, I do like the Trader Joe's Salsa Verde in a jar.