Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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These green Chile chicken enchiladas were made with a creamy salsa verde, shredded rotisserie chicken, and lots of cheese. They were so delicious and quite simple to make!

I served them with Mexican rice and refried beans but feel free to serve them on its own or with a side salad.

Green Chile chicken enchiladas with yellow rice and refried beans.
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Ingredient Notes 

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  • Chicken – You can use diced or shredded chicken, just make sure it’s fully cooked through.
  • Tortillas – I suggest using fried corn tortillas for this recipe because flour tortillas can turn super soft and gummy when they get wet.
  • Salsa Verde – Homemade or store-bought works.
  • Cheese – I recommend using mozzarella, Pepper Jack, or queso quesadilla.

Top Tips

  • Taste the chicken mixture before rolling it in the tortillas. Add more taco seasoning or salt if needed.
  • Remember to save 2 cups of sauce before adding the chicken. Use 1 cup for the bottom of the 9×13 dish and 1 cup to pour on top of the enchiladas!
  • Bake the enchiladas uncovered. No aluminum foil needed!
Chicken enchiladas in a white 9x13 baking dish.

Storage

Have any leftovers? Place them in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees F. or microwave for a couple minutes or until heated through.

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Green Chile chicken enchiladas with yellow rice and refried beans.
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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

These green Chile chicken enchiladas were made with a creamy salsa verde, shredded rotisserie chicken, and lots of cheese. They were so delicious and quite simple to make!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
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Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups cooked chicken , I used shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 4 cups salsa verde (medium heat), store-bought or homemade
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion , finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning , or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded melting cheese, Mozzarella or Pepper Jack Cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil, for frying corn tortillas
  • olive oil, for sautéing onions and garlic

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil and onions to a large skillet with high sides. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
  • Stir in the salsa verde, cream cheese, and sour cream and allow it to come to a simmer. This should take a few minutes. Save 2 cups of the sauce, 1 cup for the bottom of the 9×13 dish and 1 cup to pour on top of the enchiladas.
  • When the sauce starts to simmer and you've removed 2 cups of the sauce, add in the chicken, corn, cilantro, and taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is warm. Taste it and add salt and pepper if it needs more flavor.
  • Fry the corn tortillas in hot vegetable oil for 30 seconds on each side. Then pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Pour 1 cup of the sauce into a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Add ¼ cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll them up. Place the enchiladas seam-side down into the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and cover with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and then broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Taste the chicken mixture before rolling it in the tortillas. Add more taco seasoning or salt if needed.
  • Remember to save 2 cups of sauce before adding the chicken. Use 1 cup for the bottom of the 9×13 dish and 1 cup to pour on top of the enchiladas!
  • Bake the enchiladas uncovered. No aluminum foil needed!

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 12
Calories: 225
Keyword: Green chile chicken enchiladas
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