Description
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce are a flavorful and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish made with shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and tangy green enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra cheese and cilantro
For the Filling:
For Assembly:
For Sautéed Onions:
For Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed onions and garlic, 1/2 cup of the green enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cilantro (if using). Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining green enchilada sauce with 1/2 cup sour cream. Pour evenly over the enchiladas.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Great served with rice, beans, or a fresh green salad.
- Swap Monterey Jack for cheddar or pepper jack for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
