Amazing 20-Minute Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These Amazing 20-Minute Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired casserole featuring shredded chicken, creamy cheese filling, and a zesty green enchilada sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these enchiladas combine tender corn or flour tortillas dipped in warm sauce, rolled with a cheesy, spicy chicken mixture, baked to bubbly perfection and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish brings comforting flavor to your table in just about 30 minutes total.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 enchiladas (serves 4-6) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Enchiladas Assembly
- 10 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
- Additional shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping
- Optional: Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced green chiles (with juice), chopped onion, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then stir in the shredded chicken until uniformly mixed.
- Warm Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently warm the green enchilada sauce, making sure it doesn’t boil. This step softens the sauce and enhances flavor.
- Soften Tortillas: Briefly dip each tortilla into the warm enchilada sauce to soften it, which prevents tearing while rolling.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Spread a thin layer of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Place a line of the chicken and cheese filling down the center of each softened tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and arranged.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle generously with extra shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake the dish for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown on top.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven to set before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- Dip tortillas quickly in sauce to avoid tearing but enough to soften them.
- Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less diced green chiles.
- Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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