Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas make a delicious Mexican-inspired family dinner with perfectly seasoned chicken, a zesty green chile enchilada sauce, and melty pepper jack cheese.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (2 chicken breasts, roughly)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1-4 oz green chilies canned
- 10-12 flour tortillas
- 20 oz Green enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cups pepper jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly spray a 9x12 baking pan or casserole dish with baking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cumin, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Next, mix in the sour cream and green chilies. Spoon about ¼ cup of filling onto a tortilla in a line down the center.
- Roll the tortilla up and place it into the prepared pan. Continue filling and rolling tortillas up until either filling runs out or the pan is filled.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the enchiladas, then top with cheese.
- Place into the oven to bake for 45 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and serve.
- Storage: Enchiladas may be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- ● Substitutions:
- ○ Flour tortillas - Corn tortillas can be used instead. Simply heat the tortillas up inthe microwave for a few seconds before filling to prevent them from crackingwhen rolled.○ Pepper jack cheese - Cheese of your choice may be used.
- ● Tips:
- ○ Add an extra can of green chilies for more flavor and a little more kick.○ Optional toppings to serve with are sour cream, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo,salsa, and lettuce.○ If the enchiladas begin to brown before they're done baking, cover them with tin foil.● What is the texture of these enchiladas?
- Soft flour tortillas are filled with deliciously seasoned shredded chicken, sour cream, and green chilies. Topped with green enchilada sauce and pepper jackcheese, then baked until softened and gooey.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
1086mg
(45%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
771IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1086mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 771IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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