Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

Creamy, Comforting and Hearty Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is a super quick and easy 30 minute Dinner recipe just like this - Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas or this creamy Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe - that features shredded rotisserie chicken, homemade Salsa Verde sauce, homemade Corn Tortillas, Mexican Cheese blend along with my favorite creamy and cheesy addition - cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. This Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is as easy as it gets. Its just combining shredded chicken with cream cheese, some spices and layering in a casserole dish with corn tortillas, salsa verde and mexican cheese blend. Also try my Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken , Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas , Roasted Tomato Salsa - Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

More shredded chicken recipes for dinner

• Chicken Carnitas Recipe - Mexican Shredded Chicken Taco Recipe
• Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sliders
• Instant Pot Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
• Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken
• Chicken Parmesan Casserole
• Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake - Creamy, Comforting Weeknight Winner Dinner

When its mid week and you are craving a hearty, easy and quick comforting dinner recipe such as this - Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole

- very few recipes can beat a comforting casserole recipe for dinner. Its easy, its wholesome and the best part - a perfect one pot meal for the family.

Similar recipes I love are my go to - Tender Creamy Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta and my Mexican Mondays I love to add One Pot Fajita Shrimp Pasta to my Weekly dinner rotation.

What I really love about this Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is that how quickly it comes together and the flavors. Its just so mild, creamy, bursting with Tex Mex flavors.

You know what - You should also save my All time Family Favorite Recipe - Red Chicken Enchiladas, Turkey Chili in Crockpot, and Cajun Butter Crockpot Chicken Thighs and Rice Louisiana Style. These are my go-to recipes.

This Chicken Casserole recipe checks all the boxes. Its comforting, satisfying, easy to make and a perfect one pot dinner recipe for the family.

What is Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole?

Salsa verde chicken casserole is a baked cream cheese chicken casserole dish that combines cooked chicken with green salsa (salsa verde), cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella, often layered or mixed with corn tortillas leftover cooked rice.

Quite similar to my favorite Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos. Have you tried this yet? You should...

I use my homemade salsa verde, made from tomatillos and green chiles, which adds a zesty tang that cuts through the richness of the cream cheese, while mozzarella adds that gooey, cheesy pull everyone loves.

This one pan chicken casserole is typically assembled in a baking dish, topped with cheese, and baked until bubbly and golden.

The result is a creamy, spicy, and deeply comforting dish that’s easy to customize and even easier to devour.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Very Easy to make – You can use shredded Rotisserie Chicken or leftover shredded chicken and even canned Salsa Verde.
• Freezer-friendly – Makes for a great meal prep recipe.
• Crowd-pleasing flavors – Creamy, cheesy, zesty, and comforting flavors which kids and adults alike will love.
• Keto and low-carb – Simply skip the tortillas or rice for a low-carb version.

How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup Mexican Cheese blend
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 8 small corn tortillas or 2 cups cooked rice (optional)
• Chopped cilantro , Avocado Slices, Pico De Gallo, and sour cream, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Stir in the shredded chicken, with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper, and also cubed cream cheese (softened to room temp.)
3. Grease a casserole baking dish (9x11") and pour in some Salsa Verde in it.
4. If using tortillas, cut them up into four equal halves, layer half in a greased baking dish. Add the chicken mixture and pour in the salsa verde over it.
   • If using rice, mix it directly into the chicken and salsa verde mixture and spread evenly in the dish.

1. Top with the Mexican cheese blend. Repeat another layer and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella.
2. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
3. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, some freshly made Pico de gallo, chopped Jalapenos and serve aside of some creamy sour cream.

What to Serve with Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

While this easy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole makes for a wholesome dinner in itself, here are some delicious sides which i love to serve this with.

I typically serve this aside of a fresh dollop of creamy sour cream.

Also you can simply whip some sour cream with some lime juice, a pinch of salt and some lime zest.

It adds a nice zing to this dish. Besides that, here are some of my absolute favorite side dishes - I love to serve with this easy Mexican Chicken bake, especially for dinner parties.

• Mexican street corn (elote)
• Cilantro lime rice
• Guacamole and chips
• Mexican coleslaw
• Refried beans or pinto beans

Storage and Meal Prep Tips

• You can easily store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refirgerator for upto 4-5 days.
• Freeze: To meal prep Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole, simply assemble the unbaked casserole in a freezer friendly container. You can freeze this for upto 3 months.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and add the cheese right before you bake.

Make-ahead: Prepare the entire dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese?

Yes you can, however, if you use greek yogurt, the texture of the sauce will be very thin and it will be very watery. So its best to use good quality Sour Cream.

Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes ofcourse you can.

However you will need to pre cook the chicken before adding it to the casserole dish.

You can use an instant pot to cook the chicken really quickly or simply place it in a bowl with water and microwave on high for 10 min.

Just read through my Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe and you'll know how it;s done.

And once its done, drain the water and shred the chicken using two forks and its done.

How do I make it gluten-free?

You can use gluten free tortillas to easily make this gluten free Chicken Casserole recipe.

How do I make Keto or Low Carb Salsa Verde Casserole?

To make this even low carb and healthy, you can simply replace Corn Tortillas with Cauliflower rice or cooked Quinoa to make this even healthy.

I did a Low Carb Version of Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole and it was an instant hit in my family.

This salsa verde chicken casserole with cream cheese and mozzarella is the perfect blend of zesty, creamy, and cheesy.

It’s a quick weeknight meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Made with very simple ingredients, this Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is my absolute go to dinner recipe for the weeknights.

Whether you're feeding picky eaters or spice lovers, this creamy chicken casserole delivers every time. It’s no wonder this has become a go-to dish in kitchens across the country—and it’s sure to be a hit in yours too.