Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
These quick and easy green chicken enchiladas are cheesy, creamy and oh-so-delicious. They are stuffed full of tender chicken, cream cheese and spicy green chilis, slathered in enchilada sauce and finished with melted cheese and all of your favorite toppings.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
Green Enchilada Ingredients
- 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 (plus more for the top if desired)
- 8 large flour tortillas
Toppings for Enchiladas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 whole avocado sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine chicken, room temperature cream cheese, green chilies, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with all 8 tortillas.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is golden brown.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and sliced avocados, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the enchiladas but do not bake. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The next day, remove the plastic wrap and bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
To freeze: Prep as directed but instead of baking, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you want to eat, remove from the oven and let sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Reheating: You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat individual portions, transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through. Otherwise, you can remove from the fridge for about 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350 degrees, then remove the plastic, cover with foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1616mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 2mg