Description

This green chile chicken enchiladas easy dinner idea is a comforting and quick meal that brings smiles to the dinner table. Made with tender chicken, tangy green chiles, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas, it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups Green enchilada sauce, divided
1 can (4 oz) Diced green chiles
1 cup Sour cream
2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
10–12 Flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 teaspoon Cumi
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, one cup of green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, sour cream, one cup of cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly
Step 3: Warm the tortillas slightly in the microwave for about 20 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel
Step 4: Spoon about 1/4 cup of filling down the center of each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish
Step 5: Pour the remaining cup of green enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheese
Step 6: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golde
Step 7: Let the enchiladas rest for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro if desired

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.

Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability or dietary preferences.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 enchilada
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: unknown
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg