Chicken and Chiles Casserole

Name: Chicken and Chiles Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Casseroles, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (2 pounds) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes; 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

This casserole is easy to prepare and can be made ahead if you have a busy day coming up. It makes good use of leftover meat and is very filling. —Lois Keel, Alburquerque, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (2 pounds) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, half-and-half cream, onion, chiles, salt and pepper. Stir in the potatoes, chicken and 2 cups cheese.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Editor's Note: Cooked turkey or ham can be substituted for the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 410 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.

Originally published as Chicken 'N' Chilies Casserole in Country December/January 1994

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Wendy

Apr 25, 2019

I just made this tonight, but instead of the sour cream, I added some cream cheese. I also doubled the amount of green chilis and added velveeta and cheddar cheese to make it extra cheesy. It was delicious.
Shelly

Jan 28, 2019

This is really bland in flavor. Not sure what to add it to. Maybe more green chilies or garlic? It is good but if I make it again I will definitely add more spices. It might be better with like mild sausage to make it more flavorful.
cmrusti

Feb 14, 2018

Good casserole for a group. I did add a second can of chilies though.
Ruffshse

Mar 18, 2017

Not bad but was a little bland for us. Will make again but will spice it up a bit.
shorty_cheryl

Dec 21, 2012

Easy and tasty. We used ham.
Disabled Diva

Feb 8, 2011

I have been making this for years. I always get compliments on it.It's easy to make and is very good.
kreneea263

Jul 17, 2010

Made this for the family, which consists of 2 picky boys, and we all liked it. I did use light sour cream as well as 2% cheese. Will try adding some spinach, broccoli, or cauliflower next time for some needed nutrients.
Julieann1967

Jul 6, 2010

I made this the other day for my family ~ They all loved it and asked me to make it again. The only thing I did different was add 1 tsp. garlic powder... AWESOME recipe Thank you :-)