Chicken Poblano Casserole Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Get out a large pot and fill with water. Heat the water until boiling.

Step 3

In the meantime cut the peppers in half and clean out the seeds and ribs. Once the water is boiling add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes. While they are cookign get a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes ready. Once the peppers are done, place them in the ice bath to cool down and stop cooking.

Step 4

Slice the peppers in to large pieces so that will lay flate. Then using half of each of the ingredients add a layer of peppers, then chicken, then sauce, then a layer of cheese. Repeat and use the rest of the ingredients to make another layer of each.

Step 5

Place the baking dish in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and browned. Take out the casserole and let sit for 5 minutes or so then serve. If you want you can top with some sour cream or chopped cilantro if you wish.

Step 6

Store leftovers in an airtight container. You can also freeze portions for a quick lunch.