Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole

Health score
6%
Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
45 min.
6
366kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and comfort? Look no further than this Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole! Perfectly suited for any meal, whether it’s a hearty lunch, a satisfying side dish, or the star of your dinner table, this casserole is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine layers of crispy tortilla strips, tender shredded chicken, and a zesty salsa verde, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish combines the best of traditional chilaquiles with the convenience of a casserole, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a delicious meal that serves six, all while keeping the calorie count at a reasonable 366 kcal per serving.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite toppings or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or a delightful side, this Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen. So grab your frying pan and oven, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • cups chicken shredded cooked
  • 1.3 cups salsa verde green
  • ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole.
  3. Layer half of the tortilla strips in casserole; top with chicken, half of the salsa verde (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup of the cheese. Press layers gently down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
  4. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein26.04%
Fat48.06%
Carbs25.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.17
Glycemic Load
6.27
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.351739074873%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.61kcal
18.28%
Fat:19.05g
29.31%
Saturated Fat:7.5g
46.88%
Carbohydrates:23.11g
7.7%
Net Carbohydrates:21.75g
7.91%
Sugar:4.97g
5.52%
Cholesterol:64.86mg
21.62%
Sodium:918.26mg
39.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.23g
46.46%
Selenium:26.55µg
37.92%
Phosphorus:303.22mg
30.32%
Vitamin B3:5.43mg
27.15%
Calcium:253.05mg
25.31%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.75%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.62%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.68%
Zinc:2.02mg
13.46%
Iron:2.14mg
11.88%
Vitamin A:588.55IU
11.77%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.41%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.53%
Folate:41.4µg
10.35%
Vitamin K:10.34µg
9.85%
Potassium:285.98mg
8.17%
Magnesium:25.88mg
6.47%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.7%
Fiber:1.36g
5.42%
Copper:0.07mg
3.55%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.46%
Vitamin C:1.91mg
2.31%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%