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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: lima
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

Quick and comforting enchiladas made with shredded chicken, green chile sauce, and cheese, perfect for family meals.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can (10 oz) green chile sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, green chile sauce, sour cream, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. Pour any remaining green chile sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use shredded rotisserie chicken to save time. Warm tortillas so they roll without cracking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg