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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Close-up of a plate of baked green chili chicken enchiladas, covered in melted cheese and garnished with parsley, making for a delicious, comforting dish.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

A cheesy, creamy green chile chicken filling wrapped in toasted tortillas and topped with a flavorful homemade sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 452

Ingredients
  

  • 12 6- inch corn tortillas or flour tortillas, if preferred
  • ½ tablespoon cooking oil for toasting tortillas
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and diced)
  • ½ cup sour cream for the chicken filling
  • 8 oz. shredded pepper jack cheese divided, for filling and topping
  • 2 green onions sliced, for the filling
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 2 4 oz. cans diced green chiles with liquid, for sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil for making sauce
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin for sauce flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for sauce flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder for sauce flavor
  • 1 cup water for the sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the tortillas for 30-60 seconds on each side, until edges are browned (no oil needed). prep
  2. Stack the toasted tortillas on a plate and cover with foil or an upside-down bowl to keep them warm. prep
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add the cooking oil, and swirl to coat the skillet. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked (165ºF internal temperature). Transfer to a cutting board to cool. prep
  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare the green chile sauce. Add the diced green chiles (with liquid) to a blender and purée until smooth. mix
  5. In a small sauce pot, heat the oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder over medium heat. Stir until the mixture starts to bubble. Once bubbling, continue cooking and stirring for 1 minute. mix
  6. Carefully add the water and puréed green chiles to the sauce pot, whisking to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer, stirring often. Once simmering, remove from heat and season with salt. Set aside. mix
  7. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, half of the shredded pepper jack cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Finely dice the cooked chicken and add to the bowl. Stir until well mixed. mix
  8. Add about ¼ cup of the prepared filling to each tortilla and roll it closed. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in a casserole dish. assemble
  9. Pour the prepared green chile sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining shredded pepper jack cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. bake

Nutrition

Serving: 2ServingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! They’re the perfect combination of spicy and comforting. Serve with a side of rice or beans for a complete meal.

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