Green Enchiladas with Chicken {Enchiladas Verdes}

Green Enchiladas with Chicken {Enchiladas Verdes}

These Green Enchiladas are creamy, cheesy & full of flavor! Stuffed with chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and fire roasted green chiles!The green enchilada sauce is made using a batch of homemade tomatillo Salsa Verde (or store-bought), that's been cooked in just a bit of oil and broth. So easy! 

Ingredients

  • flour tortillas)

    8"

    8
  • cooked chicken)

    (~2 breast or 2.5 cups chopped/shredded, see blog for recommendations

    1 lb.
  • 7oz. can mild green chiles

    drained), (i used fire roasted

    1
  • cream cheese)

    room temperature (see notes

    4 oz.
  • shredded cheese

    of your choice), (i used a blend of colby jack & mozzarella

    3 c
  • salt & pepper to taste)

    (i used 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper

  • diced onion

    optional add-in

    ¼ c
  • batch homemade salsa verde
    1
  • chicken broth)

    (use only 1/4 cup broth if using store-bought salsa verde

    1 c
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp

Directions

For the green enchilada sauce:

  1. 1

    In a large sauce-pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the Salsa Verde, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often. (Careful, it will bubble and splatter if too hot, or you don’t stir often enough!)

  3. 3

    Stir in broth and bring to a simmer. Slightly lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, and let cool while making the chicken filling.

For the green enchiladas:

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, add cooked chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Oil a 9x13 baking dish (I used non-stick cooking spray). Pour a thin layer of Green Enchilada Sauce on the bottom of the dish.

  3. 3

    Fill warmed tortillas with chicken filling (about 1/3-1/2 cup). Then roll them, and place them seam-side down onto the baking dish.

  4. 4

    Top them with the remaining Green Enchilada Sauce.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350ºF, for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. (If you don’t want your cheese to brown as much, cook covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15.)

  7. 7

    All done! Garnish with Cilantro, and serve with your favorite Mexican side dishes.

Green Enchiladas with Chicken {Enchiladas Verdes}

Green Enchiladas with Chicken {Enchiladas Verdes}

368 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting and incredibly flavorful meal that feels both special and achievable? These Green Enchiladas with Chicken are your answer, delivering creamy, cheesy perfection with every bite.

What makes these Green Enchiladas so exceptional? It’s the incredibly rich and savory filling, combining tender cooked chicken with creamy cream cheese, your favorite shredded cheese blend, and the smoky depth of fire-roasted green chiles. The vibrant green enchilada sauce, made easily from homemade or even store-bought salsa verde simmered with chicken broth, creates an irresistible coating that elevates the entire dish.

A Taste of Comfort in Every Bite

You can look forward to a dish that’s both hearty and deeply satisfying. The tortillas, whether soft flour or tender corn, beautifully absorb the bright, savory green sauce. Inside, the chicken and cheese filling is lusciously creamy, with the subtle kick of fire-roasted green chiles and the comforting richness of melted cheese. This main course promises warmth and bold flavor, making it an instant family favorite.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to experiment with your favorite shredded cheese blend – a mix of Colby Jack and mozzarella works wonderfully here, as suggested. While 8-inch flour tortillas are a great choice, you can easily use 12-16 warmed corn tortillas for a different texture. For an extra layer of savory depth in the filling, consider adding 1/4 cup of diced onion.

These Green Enchiladas with Chicken are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal, serving as a delicious and satisfying main course that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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