Description
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce are a delightful blend of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. Warm corn tortillas are filled with tender, shredded chicken, zesty green chiles, and topped with a creamy green sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy a taste of homemade comfort food that’s both satisfying and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the chicken in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
- Mix shredded chicken with garlic, green chiles, half the cheese, and half the enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining green sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with leftover cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg