Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
A comforting dish of tender chicken and creamy textures, wrapped in tortillas and topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, diced green chiles, and half of the enchilada sauce until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla, rolling them tightly and placing them seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Warm the tortillas slightly before filling to make them easier to roll without tearing. Consider adding cumin or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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