Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
A comforting and healthy chicken casserole featuring shredded chicken, salsa verde, black beans, and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 cup salsa verde Adjust the spice level based on your salsa.
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained Canned beans are a quick option.
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh Frozen corn works great for this recipe.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Use as desired for creaminess.
- 1 teaspoon cumin Adds depth of flavor.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For added flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste.
- as needed Tortilla chips or tortillas (for layering) Use tortilla chips for crunch or tortillas for a softer base.
- as needed Fresh cilantro, for garnish Enhances the dish when served.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa verde, black beans, corn, half of the cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer tortilla chips or tortillas on the bottom.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the chips.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
Cooking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a creamier dish, consider adding a dollop of Greek yogurt when serving. Adjust cooking times as needed if preparing ahead of time.