Comforting and creamy, this Green Chile Casserole is simple to prepare and reminds me of home.
If you love a good, comforting casserole, you should also check out this Beef Enchilada Casserole.
I spent the first 18 years of my life in a smallish town in New Mexico. And if you’ve been to New Mexico, you know that green chiles are a regular occurrence. I remember all the time in the summer, you’d find these huge roasters in front of different stores where you could buy freshly roasted green chiles. I can still remember that smell like it was yesterday, and I haven’t lived there for many years now. So I really have a special place in my heart for anything with roasted green chiles in it.
I actually found a version of this casserole in a family cookbook. I almost passed it over because of the cream of chicken soup – since I’m not a huge fan of the “cream of” soups. But I decided to go for it, and I’m so glad that I did, because I loved this casserole. This definitely brought back a little bit of New Mexico to me!
See how to make this Green Chile Casserole here:
You can watch the video above to see how easy this recipe is.
More green chile love!
Creamy Hatch Green Chile Dip
Chicken Lasagna with Green Chile and Cheese
Green Chile Tortilla Pie
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Green Chile Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 pound grated cheese (I used a mix of monterey jack and cheddar)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 (4-oz each) cans diced green chiles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (10-oz) package corn tortillas, each tortilla cut into eighths
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a saucepan, combine the soup, milk, and the 3/4 of the cheese, reserving the remaining 1/4 for topping the casserole. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the green chiles.
- In a skillet, brown the beef with the onions. Add in the oregano, garlic powder and salt.
- In a well greased 9×13 casserole dish, layer half of the tortilla strips. Spread 1/2 of the beef mixture on top, followed by 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes before serving if you want the slices to hold together.
Pam says
I feel like this needed something else. Very bland. Maybe some rotel added? It’s very, very cheese heavy. That’s really about all we could taste.
Oscar says
This is a family favorite.
calvin says
I have made this many times now and keep coming back.
Karmen says
This was delicious! A little too spicy for me so next time I’ll try it with 1 can green chile. Will add to menu rotation 😋
Deborah says
Thanks, Karmen – I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Alex says
So, so good!
Rhonda says
This was very good! I added black beans with the hamburger and sliced black olives in the cheese sauce. I also think next time I’ll use 2 lbs of hamburger. Just my personal preference I like more meat. Thank you for the recipe!
Charles Kleinert says
Great recipe on the Green chili Casserole
Just what I was looking for. Made it with hot roasted hatch chili, it was a little spicy. Ummm good
Amber Bentley says
Would this get mushy if we made ahead for friends who had a baby for them to throw in the oven?
victoria mcadams says
I am excited to make this. I love casseroles.
Superjjk says
I really did like this recipe, but I adjusted the amount of oregano. It was a little too much for the family. Overall, it was easy to put together and very tasty. It is a keeper!
Jocelyn Wolf says
Growing up in New Mexico my Mom made this all the time but with shredded chicken. I have hatch chilies shipped to me still even though it’s been 20 years since I lived there. That smell instantly transports me to being little at the grocery store in August.
Kathy Rust says
Made this. Used the 1x recipe. Should have made this bigger. It was gone in one meal from my picky eafers. Easy and delicious.. Did not use oregano not big fans.
Denise says
Loved this recipe. Only change I made was to use Pueblo green chile. Family loved the sauce so much that they requested that I only make that part and use to dip tortilla chips in it.
Deborah says
I love that idea!!
Denise says
Excellent recipe, my family loved it. The cheese sauce looked so delicious that we put some in a bowl and dipped tortilla chips in it, delicious.
CS says
I make something like this but substitute chicken for the beef! So good!