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Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Published: Sep 5, 2022 Last Updated: Nov 27, 2022 by Marye 1320 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Just 3 net carbs per serving! Low carb green chile chicken is seasoned with Ranch... So creamy and cheesy you won't feel deprived at all! Done in 30 minutes.
Total time 30 minutes
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I love this low carb chicken recipe! It's easy, it's quick, and it has all the southwestern flavors I crave!

Perfect for busy nights.

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With just 3 net carbs this keto green chile chicken is a great weeknight dinner!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Green Chile Chicken Casserole
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Very low carb! Just 3 net carbs in each generously portioned serving.
  • Absolutely delicious!
  • Takes just 30 minutes or so with a really quick prep time!

Who can resist juicy chicken in a creamy green chile sauce?

Not me!

This is truly a one pan dinner. You could add a salad if you wanted to but it's not really necessary.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.

Use fresh Hatch chiles if they are in season. Just saute them a bit before adding to the recipe. They add a delicious flavor.

🔪 Instructions

These are a quick overview of the instructions. For the full instructions scroll to the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Steam or cook the broccoli and drain.
  2. Place the cooked broccoli in the bottom of a casserole dish that's been sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts over the top. Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  3. Warm the cream cheese then mix with the chiles, Ranch, and cumin. Mix smooth.
  4. Cover the chicken and broccoli with the cream cheese mixture then grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the chicken. Bake as directed.

🥫 Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This is a great recipe for meal prep because it stays fresh so long.

I don't recommend freezing this dish because the sauce can get a weird texture.

Overhead view of a serving of chicken on a plate.
You can replace the Monterey Jack with Cheddar to make it more Atkins friendly for induction.

📖 Variations

  • Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breast.
  • Try switching the broccoli for cauliflower.
  • This is delicious with center cut pork chops.
  • Pepper Jack cheese (for an extra little kick of spice) or Cheddar cheese can be used in place of the Monterey Jack.
  • Add fresh cilantro to the top just as you bring it out of the oven. Mmmm...
  • Top with a little salsa verde for extra flavor and heat.
  • Substitute green enchilada sauce for the chiles for a little different flavor - but be sure to read labels and look for hidden carbs!
  • Top with a little sour cream, green onions, and cilantro before serving.
  • Shred chicken and serve it over cauliflower rice (or regular rice if you're not low-carbing).

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: To make the chicken extra tender and cook more quickly spend a minute pounding the chicken breast out to about ½ to ⅓ inch thickness

  • Be sure to use a block of cream cheese (full fat) - not cream cheese spread or low fat versions.
  • Grate your own cheese from a block. It has more flavor and melts much more smoothly.
  • Depending on what stage of your low carb eating plan you're in you could even shred the chicken and use it to fill low-carb tortillas.
  • You can make with with leftover chicken. Just shred the chicken and stir it into the sauce and spread that over the broccoli.
  • Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 160F and then let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to finish cooking to 165F before eating.
  • This is even better the next day!

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I make green chile chicken ahead of time?

Yep! Just assemble the whole thing a day or two ahead of when you plan to serve it and keep it tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

Is it chile or chili?

Chile refers to the pepper and chili refers to the dish. So, to be correct this is green chile chicken... but you can call it green chili chicken if you want - I won't tell.

What's the difference between a low carb diet and a keto diet?

A low carb diet generally allows more carbs than keto. A keto diet is anything under 50g of carbs per day.

Can I have this keto green chile chicken on Atkins Induction?

Yes but you probably want to switch the Monterey Jack cheese for Cheddar. It will still be delicious!

Closeup of the chicken on a plate.

📚 Related recipes

This herb baked chicken in cream gravy is delicious - and could be made with a low carb gravy.

Eating low carb is never boring!

  • Rotel Sausage Dip
  • Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
  • Popeye's Blackened Chicken Recipe
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan

🍽️ Serve with...

  • You really only need a crispy salad with this meal.
  • Cauliflower rice is a delicious side dish. If you're not doing keto serve with these southern mashed potatoes.
  • I honestly love it with this southern fried cabbage!

📞 The last word

I love me some green chile chicken enchiladas - they're my favorite. The thing is that a couple of times a year I need to get serious about my diet and so it's goodbye carbs.

This cheesy chicken dish is so full of flavor no one will miss the tortillas or other carbs. It has everything you want in Tex-Mex comfort food.

Best of all, the whole family will love it - low carb or not! It's one of our favorite chicken recipes.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Just 3 net carbs per serving! Low carb green chile chicken is seasoned with Ranch... So creamy and cheesy you won't feel deprived at all! Done in 30 minutes.
Course Main Dish - Chicken
Cuisine American - Southwest
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:293
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • 13x9-inch pan
  • insta-read thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked broccoli, just steamed - not overcooked.
  • 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ranch seasoning

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375F.
  • Spray a 13x9 inch casserole with no-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat the cream cheese in the microwave or until soft.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the chiles, cream cheese, cumin, and Ranch seasoning until combined.
  • Place the broccoli in the bottom of the prepared dish.
  • Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer over the top.
  • Sprinkle them with the seasoned salt.
  • Pour the green chili mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • Top with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 25 -35 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 160°F. Check with an instant read thermometer.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. This allows the chicken to reach a safe temperature of 165° without overcooking it.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This is a great recipe for meal prep because it stays fresh so long. Don't freeze.
Tips:
  • To make the chicken extra tender and cook more quickly spend a minute pounding the chicken breast out to about ½ to ⅓ inch thickness.
  • Be sure to use a block of cream cheese (full fat) - not cream cheese spread or low fat versions.
  • Grate your own cheese from a block. It has more flavor and melts much more smoothly.
  • Depending on what stage of your low carb eating plan you're in you could even shred the chicken and use it to fill low-carb tortillas.
  • You can make with with leftover chicken. Just shred the chicken and stir it into the sauce and spread that over the broccoli.
  • Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 160F and then let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes to finish cooking to 165F before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published December 2, 2021. Last updated September 5, 2022 for editorial improvements.

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    1. Anne marie higgin

      January 03, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Marye ,
      Thank you for ur help in printing the Green Chile Chicken Casserole..
      I really appreciate ur help.
      ~ Anne Marie Higgins~

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    2. Anne Marie Higgins

      January 02, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Hi and happy New Year
      Your recipes are really great. Unfortunately, I am unable to print your latest one...Green Chile Chicken Casserole for my Grandson. It keeps going back to recipe when I hit Print.
      Your help Marye would be appreciated.
      As my Grandson taught me his most favorite saying..."Don't Behave "
      Thank you,

      ~Anne Marie Higgins~

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    3. Jennifer

      January 17, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      This was AMAZING!

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    4. Amelia

      January 03, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the low-carb recipe! I put it on a chaffle and it was delish! Looking forward to many more like this one.

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