Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce are a zesty, cheesy, and comforting Mexican-inspired dish made with shredded chicken, creamy filling, and green chile sauce, all wrapped in tortillas and baked until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 can (15 oz) green chile enchilada sauce
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green chilies, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of green chile enchilada sauce on the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, or sour cream if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a more traditional take—soften before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Mix in rice or beans for a heartier filling.
- For extra flavor, sauté green chilies and onions before mixing into the filling.
- Freeze unbaked enchiladas for up to 2 months and bake from thawed.
- Pair with rice, beans, or salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
