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Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas Made Easy and Irresistibly Creamy

Discover the magic of Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas, a creamy, zesty dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups shredded chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup salsa verde store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese pepper jack can be used
For the Tortillas
  • corn or flour tortillas traditional yellow corn recommended
For the Toppings
  • chopped cilantro for freshness
  • lime juice to balance richness
  • optional toppings avocado slices, extra cilantro, or sour cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa verde, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt until creamy.
  3. Spread ½ cup of salsa verde evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Wrap tortillas in a damp kitchen towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften them.
  5. Fill each tortilla with about ¼ cup of chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and sour cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy these enchiladas as a comforting family meal.

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