Chicken Enchiladas (Green Chili)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 8
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas (Green Chili) Recipe
in Mexican

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 large chicken breasts
1 container sour cream
1 package shredded cheese
1 package shredded cheese
1 bunch green onion
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 can mild green enchilada sauce or ( 28 ounce ) can mild red enchilada sauce
1 can sliced black olives ( for garnish )
12 flour tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
456
Sugar
4g
Fat
26g
Chicken Enchiladas (Green Chili) is a classic Mexican dish that is loved by people all over the world. The dish is made with shredded chicken, green onion, garlic powder, sour cream, and covered in a rich and spicy green chili enchilada sauce. The dish is topped with cheese, sliced black olives and baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It is usually served with rice, beans, or a fresh salad, making it a complete meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Boil chicken breasts until cooked through.
3.Shred chicken and combine with sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and half of the can of enchilada sauce in a bowl.
4.Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.Fill each flour tortilla with chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it seam side down in the baking dish.
6.Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled up tortillas.
7.Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.
8.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Remove aluminum foil and bake enchiladas for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Chicken Enchiladas (Green Chili) are an easy and delicious Mexican dish that is perfect for a family dinner or party.

The recipe is simple to follow and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

This dish contains a significant amount of calories, fat, and sodium.

It is important to enjoy it in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the chicken and cheese.
It also contains vitamin C from the green enchilada sauce and fiber from the flour tortillas.
However, it is high in calories, fat, and sodium and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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