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Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce

Delicious chicken enchiladas filled with tender chicken and topped with zesty green sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken enchiladas, green sauce, Mexican food, comfort food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add diced onions and sauté until soft.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread a thin layer of green sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Place a tortilla on a flat surface and fill it with the chicken mixture.
  • Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g