Delicious Homemade Green Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious Homemade Green Chicken Enchiladas are a mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken in soft corn tortillas, smothered in a vibrant green sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
- 8-10 pieces Corn Tortillas Should be soft and pliable.
- 2 cups Green Enchilada Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 handful Cilantro Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Optional Toppings
- Sour Cream For serving.
- Diced Avocado For serving.
- Additional Cilantro For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in 1 cup of green enchilada sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave if stiff.
- Take a tortilla, spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Roll the tortilla and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings before serving.
Notes
Consider adding jalapeños for spice or using sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.