Green Enchiladas
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Green Enchiladas, where tender tortillas wrap around savory shredded chicken and are drenched in a zesty green sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these enchiladas are customizable to suit your taste and make meal prep a breeze. Elevate your dinner table with this visually stunning dish that brings the warmth of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup green salsa
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, green chilies, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour green salsa over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://carmenrecipes.com/green-enchiladas/