Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Description
This recipe for Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas starts with pre-cooked shredded chicken mixed with cheese and green onions, all rolled inside corn tortillas. The tortillas are softened by dipping in tomatillo salsa verde, which helps them roll without breaking and infuses a tangy flavor. The assembled enchiladas then sit in a sauce-lined baking dish, topped with additional sauce and cheese before baking at 350°F until bubbly and melted.
The enchiladas have a balance of creamy melted cheese, the bright acidity of tomatillo salsa, and the tender seasoned chicken. The green onions add mild fresh bite. The process of warming the tortillas in sauce is key to maintaining pliability and structure.
This satisfying dish serves well as a main meal and is ideal for a crowd. The recipe notes that leftover chicken can be saved for other meals like baked chicken taquitos, showing a practical use of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cooked chicken shredded, pre-cooked
- 10 corn tortillas
- Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 3 green onion sliced
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
- Put 1/2 cup of tomatillo salsa verde sauce on the bottom of a 9" x 13" casserole dish. Spread to distribute evenly.
- Shred pre-cooked chicken and put aside.
- Set up an assembly line with chicken, cheese and green onions.
- Put all sauce in a skillet the size of the corn tortillas, 6-8 inches. Warm on medium heat and dip each tortilla one at a time in the sauce until it begins to soften (you don't want it too soft or the tortilla will fall apart and will be mushy).
- Place coated tortilla on a plate and bring to the assembly of ingredients. Add chicken, cheese, and onion to each enchilada and roll. Place in the prepared casserole dish.
- Pour sauce over the rolled enchiladas and top with 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe uses about half a cooked chicken; reserve the rest for other dishes like taquitos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1enchiladas | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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