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Green Chicken Enchiladas

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Green Chicken Enchiladas are a flavorful Mexican-inspired comfort food featuring tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and tangy green enchilada sauce wrapped in soft tortillas and baked until bubbly. This easy green chicken enchiladas recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, potlucks, and freezer-friendly meals that deliver bold flavor with every bite.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce, divided
  • 8–10 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream, plus more for serving
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chilies
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the shredded chicken, green chilies, ½ cup of the enchilada sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined and heated through.
  • Warm the tortillas slightly to make them easier to roll.
  • Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro, then serve warm

Notes

Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and convenient.Corn tortillas provide a more traditional enchilada texture and flavor.Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.For extra creaminess, stir sour cream into the enchilada sauce before pouring it over the enchiladas.Add black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for additional texture and flavor.Use pepper jack cheese or diced jalapeños for a spicier version.Allow the enchiladas to rest for a few minutes after baking to help them hold their shape.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/green-chicken-enchiladas/