Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, a dish that perfectly marries creamy textures with zesty flavors. These enchiladas are incredibly easy to prepare, making them a fantastic choice for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights at home. Filled with tender rotisserie chicken, smooth cream cheese, and spicy green chilis, then topped with melty cheddar cheese and your favorite garnishes, they promise to impress everyone at the table. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is both efficient and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces green enchilada sauce (can substitute red)
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (or leftover cooked chicken, cubed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces canned green chilis
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, green chilis, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top.
- Serve hot with toppings like sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes, and sliced avocados.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 713mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg