Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipe, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. These enchiladas feature tender chicken mixed with creamy cheese and zesty green chilis, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it with rice, beans, or fresh salsa for a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 3 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces canned green chilis
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 whole avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken, cream cheese, green chilis, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is golden brown.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg