Green Chile Chicken Cream Cheese Casserole
A creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy low-carb casserole made with shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, and flavorful green chiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
7 oz diced green chiles
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, chiles, and spices in a bowl.
3. Stir in chicken and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
4. Transfer to dish and top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep.
Drai the chiles well to avoid a watery sauce.
Swap Monterey Jack for Pepper Jack for extra heat.