Description
A comforting and hearty casserole made with tender chicken thighs, creamy sauce, and chewy hominy flavored with southwestern spices and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- 2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- 3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- 5. Stir in hominy, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
- 6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 7. Nestle browned chicken thighs into the casserole and top with shredded cheese.
- 8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time, just mix it into the hominy mixture before baking.
- Try adding black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for more texture and flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: chicken hominy casserole, chicken thigh bake, southwestern casserole, comfort food