Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect dish for any occasion. Bursting with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty green chilis, this recipe is both quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can assemble these delicious enchiladas, top them with your favorite garnishes, and pop them in the oven for a satisfying meal. The creamy filling paired with tangy enchilada sauce creates a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cooked chicken, cream cheese, green chilis, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until heated through and golden on top.
- Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg