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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Salsa Verde)
Creamy, cheesy with an addictive salsa verde, these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas don't mess around! Easy to make and oh so satisfying to eat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 964 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 16 ounces salsa verde 1 jar
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 can
- 2½ cups freshly shredded monterey jack cheese divided
- 8 large flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
- chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapeno pepper
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x12-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Prepare the enchilada sauce: In a large bowl, combine the salsa verde and Greek yogurt. Set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once heated, add in the onion, salt, chili powder, and cumin and cook for a few minutes, until the onion has softened. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute. Stir in the cooked chicken and green chiles. Take off the heat and stir in ⅔ cup of the enchilada sauce and ½ cup cheese.
- Assemble the tortillas: Layer ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Place equal portions of the filling into the middle of each tortilla. Roll up each tortilla and place seam side down in the dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Place the enchiladas in the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling. Serve with chopped cilantro, jalapeño pepper slices, and avocado slices.
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Notes
- Storage: Store green chile chicken enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time!
- Using a different cheese blend can certainly switch up the flavor. Try a Mexican blend or a spicy jack for an extra kick!
- Use sour cream in place of Greek yogurt.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
964kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
66g
(102%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
1865mg
(78%)
Potassium
331mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1686IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
1377mg
(138%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 964
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 964kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 66g | 102% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1865mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1686IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 1377mg | 138% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.