Description
Chicken enchiladas with green sauce are a crowd-pleaser, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Warm tortillas embrace tender, seasoned chicken, all smothered in a zesty green sauce. This dish combines savory and tangy notes, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Let the delightful aroma draw your loved ones to the table—these enchiladas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup high-quality green chile sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a pan over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Add shredded chicken and seasoning of choice (like cumin or chili powder), cooking until heated through.
- Mix chicken with green chile sauce and half of the cheese in a bowl.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining green sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with leftover cheese. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before topping with cilantro and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (175g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg