Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: Easy 8-Step Recipe in Under an Hour
These green chili chicken enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in tangy, creamy green chili sauce made from tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeños. Topped with melted cheese and baked until bubbly, they’re a comforting Mexican dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings (14 enchiladas)
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner, Mexican
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1½ lbs tomatillos, husked
- 2 poblano peppers
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
Filling:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 2 cups Monterey Jack, divided
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
Assembly:
- 12-14 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup cheese for topping
Instructions
- Broil tomatillos and peppers until charred; cool and peel peppers
- Blend roasted vegetables with onion, garlic, cilantro, broth, cumin, salt, pepper
- Simmer sauce 10 minutes; stir in sour cream and lime juice
- Mix chicken, sour cream, green chilies, 1 cup cheese, cilantro, cumin
- Heat oil; briefly fry each tortilla to soften
- Preheat oven to 375°F; spread ¾ cup sauce in greased 9×13 pan
- Fill each tortilla with ⅓ cup chicken mixture; roll and place seam-down
- Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas; top with cheese
- Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes
- Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden
- Rest 5-10 minutes; garnish with cilantro, sour cream, avocado
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep
- Corn tortillas must be softened before rolling to prevent tearing
- Homemade sauce tastes better but store-bought works
- Can assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat
- Don’t skip the resting time after baking
Find it online: https://recipya.com/green-chicken-enchiladas-easy-creamy-ready/