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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Green chile sauce tastes oh-so-right with chicken enchiladas, bringing notes of brightness that really complement all that savory chicken and cheese.
5 from 3 votes
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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