Description
A comforting classic, these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas combine a creamy chicken mixture wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 8 corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, sliced olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, and diced green chiles until well combined and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll it up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and are freezer-friendly. Perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg