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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Creamy and cheesy enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and green chiles, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, diced onions, cilantro, avocado


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, and diced green chiles. Mix until well combined.
  2. Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Adjust toppings to suit everyone’s taste. You can add lime juice to the filling for extra zing.