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Creamy Green Chile Enchiladas


  • Author: phillip
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious and comforting enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and topped with salsa verde and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
  • 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 4 flour tortillas (6-inch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, whipped cream cheese, 1/2 cup of Colby Jack cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, and half of the cilantro.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto the center.
  4. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the salsa verde with green chiles and pour it over the rolled enchiladas.
  6. Top with the remaining Colby Jack cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.

Notes

These enchiladas are great for families and can be a fun activity for kids. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: enchiladas, creamy, green chile, Mexican cuisine, easy meal