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Mexican Green Verde Chicken and Black Beans Casserole

Here's how you make Mexican Green Verde Chicken and Black Beans Casserole
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 to 6 flour tortillas
  • 1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
  • Green verde salsa (one 16 ounce jar)
  • 1 medium garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (Lawry's brand)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed (4 chicken breasts or thighs)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed & drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend cheese, shredded, or more if you like)
  • Chopped green onions
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350degrees.

  • Step 2: Line two 8" or 9" round pans with foil on the bottom and up the sides, spray the foil with cooking spray.

  • Step 3: In a large bowl combine sour cream, salsa, garlic and next 4 dry spices,

  • Step 4: Stir in chicken, beans, corn, and cilantro

  • Step 5: ASSEMBLE: in ONE pan, place a tortilla in the bottom. Using a large spoon, place three scoops of the chicken mixture and spread evenly over tortilla. Then next step, sprinkle 3/4 cup of cheese over mixture.

  • Step 6: Repeat layer (tortilla, mixture, and cheese).

  • Step 7: Place tortilla on top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.

  • Step 8: REPEAT the same in second pan.

  • Step 9: Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and is heated through thoroughly.

  • Step 10: Remove from oven and cool for about 5-10 minutes

  • Step 11: Remove casserole by holding onto foil and lift it out of the pan

  • Step 12: Place on cutting board and cut into desired size wedges.

  • Step 13: Top with green onions

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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