Description
Chicken enchiladas with green sauce deliver a burst of flavor in every bite, combining tender chicken and zesty green sauce wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy a delightful meal that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook chicken until no longer pink (about 15-20 minutes).
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with half of the green enchilada sauce, minced garlic, and seasonings.
- Spoon the filling onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining green sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg