Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Recipe | Low-Carb Mexican Dinner
Healthy salsa verde chicken casserole layered with tender chicken, tortillas, and melty cheese for a flavorful low-carb Mexican-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheating: Oven or air fryer works best to maintain texture. Variations: Low-carb: Replace tortillas with cauliflower rice Vegetarian: Substitute beans or roasted vegetables Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot salsa verde Tip: Always taste salsa verde first and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dinner • Main Course • Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food • Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie, poached, or roasted)
2 cups salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
10–12 corn or whole-wheat tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or reduced-fat cheddar cheese
½ cup diced onions (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For Garnish & Serving (Optional)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Avocado slices
Jalapeños
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Season Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with 1 cup salsa verde, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble Layers
Arrange a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread a portion of the chicken mixture over tortillas, then sprinkle with cheese.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with remaining salsa verde and cheese on top.
Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
Rest & Serve
Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish as desired and serve warm.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheating: Oven or air fryer works best to maintain texture.
Variations:
Low-carb: Replace tortillas with cauliflower rice
Vegetarian: Substitute beans or roasted vegetables
Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot salsa verde
Tip: Always taste salsa verde first and adjust seasoning as needed.
