Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
This creamy green chile chicken enchiladas recipe is the perfect comfort food with tender chicken, rich sour cream sauce, and melty cheese baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern, Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese, divided
1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
½ cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing dish)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with ½ cup cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, sour cream, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Spoon chicken mixture evenly into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour creamy green chile sauce evenly over the enchiladas, fully covering them.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Let enchiladas rest 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/creamy-green-chile-chicken-enchiladas/
