Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Experience the delightful flavors of our Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipe, perfect for any occasion! These enchiladas are filled with a creamy mix of tender chicken, smooth cream cheese, and spicy green chilis, all enveloped in soft tortillas. Topped with melted cheese and drizzled with tangy enchilada sauce, this dish delivers mouthwatering comfort in every bite. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a festive gathering, these enchiladas promise to impress your family and friends with their cheesy goodness and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves up to 8 people
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 3 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces canned green chilis
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray and spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix together cubed chicken, cream cheese, green chilis, and 2 cups cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of filling, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg