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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with melted cheese, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Savor the rich, vibrant flavors of this Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas recipe! Tender chicken, tangy chiles, and melty cheese rolled in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 605 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1 4 1/2-ounce can chopped green chiles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 19-ounce can green chile enchilada sauce
  • 6 to 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking.
  • Mix together the chicken, 1 cup of cheese, green chiles, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • Warm the enchilada sauce in a skillet until it boils, then take it off the heat.
    Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • Soften the tortillas by briefly dipping each one into the hot sauce.
  • Fill the tortillas with the chicken mixture and sour cream, then roll them up.
    Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
    Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and cheese, then bake for 20 minutes.
    Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 1815mgFiber: 5g
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