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Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

This Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful, and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions like Cinco De Mayo. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it offers a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly so they become soft and easy to roll.
  4. Spread a thin layer of green enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a small amount of cheese.
  6. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in the dish.
  7. Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  9. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken and pre-shredded cheese to save time. You can also add black beans or corn for extra texture, or swap the protein for beef or turkey.