My husband spied me putting this dish together and said, “That’s a whole lotta cheese!”. I took it as a compliment. Unlike the eggy breakfast casserole that you may have tried before, this recipe is much more of a cheesy, creamy casserole without a hint of the egg that helps hold it together. Since this dish takes a bit longer to bake, it’s perfect to make ahead of time. This is one of those meals that you can put together while you’re already in the kitchen cooking. It can bake while you eat and clean the kitchen. Once it cools you can portion it into future lunch or dinner servings and refrigerate them.
High Protein Chile Rellenos Casserole
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped cooked chicken divided
- 4 7-ounce cans whole green chilies, drained, divided
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion divided
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, divided (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided (about 2 cups)
- 2 ounce Cotija cheese crumbled (about 1/2 cup) divided (optional)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For serving (optional)
- Prepared enchilada sauce
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Spread half of the cooked chicken in a 9-inch square (or 8×12-inch) baking dish. Cover the chicken with a layer of two cans of the drained chilies, 1 tablespoon of the dried minced onion, and half of the cheeses. Repeat the layers with the remaining chicken, chilies, dried minced onions, and cheeses. Set aside.
- Use a blender or whisk to whip the cream, eggs, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly pour the cream mixture over the entire contents of the baking dish. Use a knife or fork to make sure that the cream mixture saturates the layers.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is just set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with prepared enchilada sauce, diced avocado, and/or a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Chile Rellenos Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
484.4
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates
7.1
g
2
%
Fiber
3.2
g
13
%
Protein
41.8
g
84
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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