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Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreeGluten-FreeHalal 🕌

Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake layers tender chopped chicken with a tangy tomatillo–green chile sauce and plenty of melty Monterey Jack for a cozy, Tex-Mex comfort dish. The bright acidity of tomatillos balances the mild heat from chiles and jalapeño, while tortillas soak up savory juices. It’s ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want bold flavors without fuss.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

41 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
50 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
3 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
73 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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19
Heart Health
66
Metabolic
26
Digestive
21
Inflammatory
39
Performance
38
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Chop the cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chili powder with the chicken.

  3. 3

    Place the tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor bowl. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and pulse to combine, then season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cut the tortillas in half and set them directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully take the tortillas out and set them aside.

  5. 5

    Spread 1 cup of the green sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining cheese on top. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

About This Recipe

Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 583.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake?
It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake made of?
The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 13 is above.
What goes well with Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake?
About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 583.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake healthy?
Tomatillo Green Chile Chicken Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 583.94 calories and 29.84 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.27 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.13 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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