Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 8 servings

Green Chile Chicken Casserole is a winning combination of tender chicken with cheddar and potato in a tangy, creamy green chile sauce. A final sprinkle of cheese after it emerges from the oven melts on top while it's still warm.

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

Preheat oven to 350°. 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 the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 1-1/4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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.

This casserole makes good use of leftover meat and is very filling. —Lois Keel, Alburquerque, New Mexico

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