Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
"Just about every New Mexican home has a favorite version of this recipe. In the old days, canned soup was not available, but now cooks have the convenience of canned cream of chicken soup. Leftover turkey works in this recipe, too. If you assemble the casserole the day before, cover with cooking spray-coated foil. When ready to serve the make-ahead, chilled dish, bake 1 hour; then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and browning." --Theresa Marquez
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup canned chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, undiluted (such as Campbell's)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Cooking spray
- 24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Spread 1 cup soup mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 6 tortillas over the soup mixture, and top with 1 cup chicken and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese. Spread remaining soup mixture over cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 335 (29% from fat)
- Fat:
- 10.8g (sat 5.9g,mono 2.7g,poly 1.2g)
- Protein:
- 23.9g
- Carbohydrate:
- 34.3g
- Fiber:
- 3.2g
- Cholesterol:
- 66mg
- Iron:
- 1.5mg
- Sodium:
- 693mg
- Calcium:
- 270mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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First of all, I don't like the rating catergories. This IS worthy of a special occasion AND it is outstanding, too! In reading the other reviews, I think the problem some have complained of with regard to this getting goopy, is using the fat free cream of chicken soup. I used the regular cream of chicken soup. I also used medium cheddar cheese. I served this dish with tortilla chips and guacamole and a green salad. I recommend salsa on the side as well. Everyone in my family RAVED about this recipe, and I cook for VERY picky boys. Two thumbs up for this recipe.02/08/10
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We loved this recipe. Will definately make it again and again.01/21/10




