Description
These delicious enchiladas are filled with tender shredded chicken and topped with a flavorful green chile sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Enchiladas:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green chile enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Olive oil (for frying tortillas)
For the Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (if making homemade):
- 2 cups green chiles (canned or roasted)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Enchilada Sauce (if making homemade):
- Sauté: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Tortillas:
- Heat Tortillas: In a skillet, add a little olive oil and heat over medium heat. Briefly fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Fill Tortillas: Spread a spoonful of green chile sauce on a tortilla, add some shredded chicken, a sprinkle of cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Bake:
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Once all enchiladas are in the dish, pour remaining green chile sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve with extra sour cream or avocado slices if desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg