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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

A comforting and flavorful dish of rolled tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and green chile sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups green chile sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great!
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar
  • 1 cup diced onion yellow or white
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling
  • 8-10 pieces corn tortillas lightly warmed
  • Additional diced green chiles for topping (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the green chile sauce with olive oil and garlic powder, stirring until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, diced onion, and sour cream. Sprinkle in cumin and season with salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well integrated.
  4. Lightly warm the corn tortillas until they’re pliable. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each tortilla, then roll them tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Baking
  1. Pour the warmed green chile sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce and add any extra diced green chiles if desired.
  2. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Allow the enchiladas to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with black beans or sauteed vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.