What kind of green salsa should I use in Creamy Green Chili Chicken Bake?
This is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make! The main flavor component here is green salsa. It’s a great shortcut ingredient because it has things like tomatillo, lime, cilantro, onion and garlic already in the jar. However, not all green salsas are NOT created equal. One of the biggest factors is the heat level. Even different bottles of the same salsa can sometimes taste different and have different heat levels. If you like spicy food, feel free to use a spicy green salsa. For my family, I always make sure to buy something labeled mild. As an example, this is a common grocery store brand that’s easily found in grocery stores:
Sprinkle Spices over Chicken
You’ll sprinkle a handful of spices over some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a 9×13 pan. If you don’t have all of these, don’t sweat it. It’s totally fine to even eyeball! Then pour the jar of green salsa right over everything. That’s it! Pop it in the oven.
How Long Does Green Chili Chicken Take to Bake?
Your best friend will be an instant read digital thermometer. Simply cook your chicken until it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees and then remove. For average size chicken breasts, I’d say 35-45 minutes. Thin cut will be done in about 30 and thick will take close to an hour.
Shred the Chicken
After the dish comes out of the oven, remove the chicken pieces to a cutting board and shred. You’ll also combine a block of cream cheese to the remaining sauce in the baking dish. I’ve outlined a couple different ways to do this is the printable recipe.
How do I serve Green Chili Chicken Bake?
My family’s favorite way to eat this is over rice. The creamy sauce drizzles over everything and it’s warm and perfect. I’ve had people tell me they’ve folded this into tortillas as well. You could also try it over pasta.
If this looks good to you, here are some other dishes you’ll probably love! Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos Taco Chicken Pressure Cooker Chili-Lime Chicken Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
