baked green chili chicken

Name: Baked Green Chili Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 - carrot; 1 - celery stalk; 1 - bay leaf; 1 dash(es) salt and pepper; 4 cup(s) water; 4 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; ## GREEN CHILI SAUCE; 2 - 4 oz cans diced green chiles; 1 jar(s) mild salsa verde; 1/2 cup(s) onion, diced small; 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 10 - corn tortillas; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) mozzerella cheese, shredded

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Sheila Nakata

Maple Valley, WA

Updated on Jun 26, 2017

This is a great make ahead dish. Make the night before and put in the oven when ready to go. Mild and delicious, this dish will satisfy even the pickiest eater. Great for potlucks. Be ready to share this recipe. Trust me they will ask!

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A slice of green chili chicken on a plate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 - carrot
1 - celery stalk
1 - bay leaf
1 dash salt and pepper
4 cups water
4 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
GREEN CHILI SAUCE
2 - 4 oz cans diced green chiles
1 jar mild salsa verde
1/2 cup onion, diced small
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - corn tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzerella cheese, shredded

How To Make baked green chili chicken

Step 1

In a large stock pot combine the first 7 ingredients, bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and cook and until chicken is tender. Remove chicken, cool, and dice chicken into bite size pieces. Save 1 cup broth.

Step 2

In a small pan sauté onions, garlic, green chiles and jar of salsa verde until onions are translucent. Slowly add 1 cup broth, simmer for 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
Step 3

Cut tortillas into 1/2 inch strips; place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until crisp.
Step 4

Spray a 13 x 9 casserole dish with cooking oil. Layer half each of tortilla strips, chicken and sauce mixture. Cover with all of the mozzarella cheese; repeat layers of tortilla strips, chicken and sauce mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cover with cheddar cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.
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