Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite: Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas. Bursting with flavor from a creamy green chile sauce and loaded with tender chicken, these enchiladas are not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare. In just 40 minutes, you can create a meal that satisfies every craving, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Customize your enchiladas with your choice of vegetables or cheese for an extra twist. Whether served with fresh cilantro garnish or alongside a light salad, these enchiladas promise to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 flour or corn tortillas (8 inches)
- 2 cups green chile enchilada sauce or salsa verde
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the green chile sauce and simmer for one minute before removing from heat.
- Mix in sour cream and chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine shredded chicken and half of the cheese with the sauce in the skillet.
- Spread some of the sauce in the baking dish, fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and cheese; cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 81mg