Name: Green Chile Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great); 1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 cup diced green chiles (mild or hot, your choice); 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican blend); 8 small flour or corn tortillas; Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges

Green Chile Enchiladas

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These green chile enchiladas take me back to our kitchen filled with laughter, music, and the smell of roasted chiles wafting through the air. Every bite is packed with comfort, flavor, and a little bit of Southwestern magic. Whether it’s family dinner or a weekend treat, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.

Author: Mason Hartman
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)

1 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 cup diced green chiles (mild or hot, your choice)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican blend)

8 small flour or corn tortillas

Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).

Mix filling: In a bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, green chiles, and 1 cup cheese.

Assemble enchiladas: Spoon the mixture into each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

Top it off: Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serve: Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or a squeeze of lime for a fresh finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 400
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g

Find it online: https://minikitchenmagic.com/green-chile-enchiladas/