Description
A layered Mexican-inspired bake combining shredded chicken, tangy sour cream, and bold salsa roja, topped with a thick layer of melted sharp cheddar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 24 oz salsa roja
- 12–16 corn tortillas
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz diced green chilies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix shredded chicken with sour cream and green chilies in a bowl.
- Spread a layer of salsa roja on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer corn tortillas, then chicken mixture, then cheddar cheese, and drizzle with salsa.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a top layer of tortillas, salsa, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American