Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup onion, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, snipped
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1¾ cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style four-cheese blend (7 ounces)
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
Chopped tomato, onion, jalapeños, green onions, or cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Roast tomatillos 4–5 inches from heat until softened and charred, 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and poblano; cook 4–5 minutes until tender and browned.
- Blend tomatillos, onion-poblano mixture, cilantro, sugar, cumin, and salt until smooth to make the sauce.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Spread ¾ cup sauce on the bottom.
- Layer with 6 tortilla halves, 1 cup chicken, ½ cup cheese, and half the salsa. Repeat with 6 tortillas, 1 cup chicken, ½ cup cheese, and half the sauce. Add another 6 tortillas, 1 cup chicken, and remaining sauce. Finish with tortillas and remaining salsa.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Chill remaining cheese separately.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover casserole with foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with reserved cheese, and bake 20 minutes more until bubbly and hot. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Garnish with tomato, onion, jalapeños, green onions, or cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap tomatillo sauce with store-bought salsa verde for a shortcut.
- Add veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg