Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Green Enchiladas with Chicken, also known as Enchiladas Verdes. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty green chiles, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich Salsa Verde. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, these enchiladas are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Whether you opt for homemade or store-bought sauce, this recipe guarantees a satisfying experience packed with authentic Mexican flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- 1 lb cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 1 can (7 oz) mild green chiles (drained)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3–4 cups shredded cheese (your choice)
- Salsa Verde (homemade or store-bought)
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and optional diced onion; mix well.
- Spoon filling into warmed tortillas; roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil; add Salsa Verde and chicken broth; stir until combined.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (about 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg