Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
15 people
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Description
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas bring together cooked, cubed chicken with softened cream cheese, chopped green chiles, and sour cream to create a creamy filling. These ingredients are layered in a casserole dish starting with green enchilada sauce applying to the base, then corn tortillas, the chicken mixture, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and more sauce. The layers repeat to build a generous, cheesy dish. Baking covered ensures the ingredients meld together, and uncovering toward the end allows the cheese to melt fully and edges to bubble, offering a moist and tender texture throughout the enchiladas.
The result is a rich, mildly spicy dish where the green chile adds subtle heat and depth. The corn tortillas absorb sauce and cheese, softening with a slight chew that complements the creamy chicken filling. Monterey Jack cheese provides a mellow, melting component that enhances the casserole's comforting character.
This casserole serves well as a featured main dish for dinners, providing a filling, crowd-pleasing option when served alongside simple sides like rice or a fresh salad. The use of pre-cooked chicken also makes it convenient to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 cups chicken cubed, cooked
- 28 ounces Green enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, packaged
- 7 ounces green chiles chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 25 ounces corn tortillas
- 4 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, green chiles, and sour cream until blended. Stir in the chicken.
- Create layers in the casserole dish, beginning with enough enchilada sauce to coat the bottom, and then layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese, and sauce. Repeat at least once.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the edges bubble.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 916IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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