Description
This Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas recipe offers a delicious and comforting Mexican-inspired meal featuring tender shredded chicken baked in a creamy green enchilada sauce with cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner, these enchiladas are flavorful, cheesy, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce (half of total)
Assembly & Topping
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce (remaining half)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil to prevent sticking and aid in even cooking.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with half of the green enchilada sauce, sour cream, diced green chiles, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese evenly on top to cover the enchiladas.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to melt.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown for a crisp topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve the enchiladas warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Add sautéed onions or spinach into the filling for additional taste and nutrition.
- These enchiladas freeze well before baking; freeze assembled but unbaked enchiladas for a quick future meal.
