Green Chili Enchiladas (OAM Cooking)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14

Green Chicken Enchiladas for a spicy family dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

752

Sugar

Fat

44g

Green Chicken Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that uses salsa verde or green chili sauce for a tangy and spicy flavor. The dish is made of tortillas stuffed with chicken, onion, and cheese, then lightly fried or baked and topped with salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro. This recipe is a simple and quick way to make delicious enchiladas at home. It's perfect for a spicy weeknight dinner with the family, or for impressing guests at a dinner party.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a pan, cook the chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add chopped onion and chili powder, cook until onion is translucent.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and green chilies. Set aside.
4.	Place grated mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
5.	Spoon the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese on top of the chicken. Roll up each tortilla and place in a baking dish.
6.	Pour the cream sauce over the rolled up tortillas.
7.	Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

PROS

These enchiladas are easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
They are packed with protein and flavor.

The green chilies give them a nice spicy kick to satisfy your cravings.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.
It should be enjoyed in moderation and complemented with a healthy side dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat. It also contains essential nutrients like vitamin B6 and B3. Green chilies contain capsaicin which may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the body, helping to improve digestion and protect against certain diseases. However, the cream and cheese in this dish may counteract some of the health benefits, so it’s important to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 1/2 lbs chopped chicken breasts
	1/2 cup chopped onion
	1 tablespoon chili powder
	1 package small tortilla
	3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
	10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup
	1 cup sour cream
	4 ounces diced green chilies