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Easy Green Chile Chicken Casserole Bake

A quick and comforting casserole filled with shredded chicken, creamy green chile sauce, and a crunchy cracker topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs cooked, shredded chicken Season it yourself unless using rotisserie.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Or homemade equivalent.
  • 1 can green chiles Use more for stronger chile flavor.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can swap with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 1 sleeve Ritz or similar crackers Crushed for topping.
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Mexican blend cheese Optional for added richness.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter For drizzling over crackers.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Light sprinkle of cumin
  • Light sprinkle of chili powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
  2. Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Mixing the Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, green chiles, chicken broth, and sour cream.
  2. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Topping
  1. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the sauce.
  2. Top the casserole with crushed crackers and drizzle the melted butter over them.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly, with a golden and crisp topping.

Notes

Can be adjusted with various toppings or spices. Good to serve with fresh salads or bread. Leftovers reheated well.