Description
Hearty and flavorful, these enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken, a rich green chile sauce, and a generous amount of melted cheese, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
1 (15 oz) can green enchilada sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
12 corn tortillas
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: extra sour cream, avocado slices, more cilantro
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in the diced green chiles (undrained), green enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it gently cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup of the prepared green chile sauce. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: To assemble the enchiladas, lightly warm the corn tortillas one by one (either in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or quickly dipped in warm oil) to make them pliable. Dip each tortilla briefly into the remaining green chile sauce.
Step 6: Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7: Pour the remaining green chile sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
Step 9: Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional sour cream, avocado, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken filling or a diced jalapeño to the sauce. You can also substitute leftover turkey for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 enchiladas)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg