CHICKEN AND CHILES CASSEROLE

Chicken and Chiles Casserole image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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 cheese before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.