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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken enchiladas
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are a great meal for when you are entertaining or just serving the family! Easy to make, full of flavor, real ingredients, and freezer-friendly!
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (433g) shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces (226g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces (226g) shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 6 (4oz) (113g) diced green chiles; divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (235ml) chicken broth or stock
  • 1 (16oz) (454g) jar salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, ½ of the shredded cheddar, ½ of the shredded monterey jack, and 4 cans of the green chiles. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in the salsa verde, remaining green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Set aside.
  • Spoon some chicken filling down the center of 1 tortilla and roll up tightly. Place in prepared baking dish. Repeat for remaining filling. Pour sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

Notes

  1. FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Fully assemble enchiladas and cover well with heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Can also freeze baked enchiladas the same way.

Nutrition

Serving: 2enchiladas | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 667mg | Iron: 5mg