Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold green chile flavor — these easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas make the perfect comfort food for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) green enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, extra cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup cheese, diced green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and cilantro.
- Whisk together green enchilada sauce, sour cream, and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas