Description
These Mexico Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Tender shredded chicken, green chiles, and a creamy, cheesy filling are rolled in tortillas and smothered in a flavorful green enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix chicken, green chiles, sour cream, half of Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Warm tortillas, spoon filling onto each, roll tightly, and place in the baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour green enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and red onion before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For added heat, stir in chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
