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Mexican Green Chile, Chicken And Cheese Enchiladas

Creamy green chile enchiladas with shredded chicken and cheese—quick, easy, and delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken rotisserie works perfectly
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Green Chile Sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
For the Enchiladas
  • 8 –10 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend for topping

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, mix:
  2. 2 cups shredded chicken
  3. 1 can diced green chiles
  4. ½ cup sour cream
  5. ½ cup cream cheese
  6. 1 cup shredded cheese
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until everything is creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Preheat and Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Step 3: Warm the Tortillas
  1. To prevent cracking, warm your tortillas briefly in a microwave or on a hot skillet for about 20 seconds.
Step 4: Fill and Roll
  1. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of chicken filling onto each tortilla
  2. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish
  3. Repeat until all tortillas are filled
Step 5: Make the Green Chile Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
  2. 1 can of green enchilada sauce
  3. ½ cup sour cream
  4. Optional: stir in chopped cilantro
  5. Pour this creamy sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas, making sure all are covered.
Step 6: Top with Cheese
  1. Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese generously over the top.
Step 7: Bake
  1. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly
  2. For extra browning, broil for the last 2–3 minutes (watch closely)
Step 8: Serve and Garnish
  1. Garnish with your favorite toppings: fresh cilantro, diced avocado, a drizzle of sour cream, and lime wedges.