Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 14

Delicious Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or as needed
	16 corn tortillas , or more to taste
	4 boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into chunks
	1/2 onion , diced
	1/2 cup diced mild green chiles
	1 can green chile enchilada sauce
	1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
	4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese , or more to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

441

Sugar

Fat

22g

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that is perfect for dinner. These enchiladas are the perfect comfort food made with corn tortillas filled with chicken and jack cheese and covered in a rich green enchilada sauce. The dish is topped with melted mozzarella cheese that adds a cheesy twist to the dish. The flavor of Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas is rich and tangy that comes from the combination of green chile, onion, and enchilada sauce. You can also customize the recipe and use beef or pork instead of chicken, making it a versatile dish that can be tweaked to suit your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3.	Add onion and green chiles to the same skillet and cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4.	Place a layer of corn tortillas in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of chicken, half of onion mixture, and 1/3 of enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 of Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese.
5.	Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, chicken, onion mixture, 1/3 of enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
6.	Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

PROS

The Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas are a perfect go-to meal for busy weeknights, and it is easy to make.

They are a satisfying and filling main course loaded with protein, veggies.

CONS

The Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas contain a high amount of fat and calories, and they may not be the best option for individuals on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green chiles are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which are critical for maintaining healthy eyesight and supporting immune function.
Chicken thighs are an excellent source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
The dish contains monounsaturated fat, which can help to lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health.