Description
Mexican Green Chile, Chicken, and Cheese Enchiladas are a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a tangy green chile sauce. Baked to bubbly perfection, this comforting classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (10 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, diced green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup enchilada sauce with sour cream and 1 cup shredded cheese. Add this mixture to the chicken filling and stir well.
- Spread a thin layer of green enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges, rice, or beans.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- For extra creaminess, mix in 4 oz of cream cheese to the filling.
- Make it spicier by adding jalapeños or using medium green chile sauce.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican