Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, a quick and easy dish perfect for any occasion. These enchiladas feature tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, combined with creamy cream cheese and zesty green chilis. Topped with a generous layer of enchilada sauce and melted cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers cheesy satisfaction in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they are ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Customize your meal with fresh toppings like sour cream, avocado, and salsa to elevate the flavor profile. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful, comforting dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken, cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces canned green chilis
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for the top if desired)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce at the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix together rotisserie chicken, room temperature cream cheese, canned green chilis, and two cups of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is golden brown.
- Serve topped with sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 865mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg