Description
Chicken enchiladas with green sauce are the perfect comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas and smothered in a vibrant, zesty green sauce. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers bold flavors that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or festive gatherings, these enchiladas are sure to steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool and shred.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with sautéed garlic and half of the green enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining green enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg