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Green Chile, Chicken, and Cheese Enchiladas


  • Author: Alioui
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This dish perfectly combines tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and a spicy green chile sauce, all enveloped in soft flour tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chiles, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Fold in green chiles and sour cream, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Lightly grease a baking dish and spread a quarter cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and shredded cheese, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Can be customized with different proteins, cheeses, or additional vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Protein: 25 g