Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce, a dish that transforms any weeknight into a festive occasion. Tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in zesty green sauce creates a delightful harmony of taste and texture. Whether you’re hosting Taco Tuesday or craving comfort food, this recipe guarantees an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil water in a pot and cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic, half of the green sauce, and half of the cheese.
- Spread some green sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining green sauce over the enchiladas and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg