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Best Green Chicken Enchiladas

Irresistible Best Green Chicken Enchiladas for Cozy Nights

These Best Green Chicken Enchiladas are comforting, easy to prepare, and sure to please the entire family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 enchanting enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie or poached chicken
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust for more spice if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground is best
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can be a substitute
For the Assembly
  • 2 cups Green Enchilada Sauce Use store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Mix with cheddar for extra flavor
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Substitute with parsley if preferred
  • ¼ cup Chopped Green Onions Add before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ½ cup of green enchilada sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm the corn tortillas for 10–15 seconds on each side.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour a layer of green enchilada sauce at the bottom.
  5. Fill each softened tortilla with 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll it tightly.
  6. Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Cover your dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes, then garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be prepared in advance and baked when ready. They are perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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