Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce: Easy and Flavorful Delight
A delicious recipe for chicken enchiladas topped with a zesty green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add cooked chicken, cumin, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them up.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour green enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro on top before serving.
- Can substitute chicken with shredded beef or beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg