Green Enchiladas with Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
Delicious and comforting green enchiladas filled with chicken, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, onions, cilantro, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Soften the corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds.
- Spread a small amount of green enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top the rolled enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Feel free to use leftover turkey if you have it on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Green Enchiladas, Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes