Salsa Verde Chicken Bake Recipes

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
• Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breast and lay flat in a large casserole dish.
• Spread the salsa verde over the chicken breasts to evenly cover them. Top with monterey jack cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
• Top with your choice or freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm!

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN AND BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Add cannellini beans, salsa verde, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder; stir to combine. Spread in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the casserole reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over top. Recover with foil and let rest until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.