Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Verde Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful meal that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with taste. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, all smothered with a zesty verde sauce made from fresh tomatillos and jalapeños. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or prepping meals for the week, this recipe is sure to please. With customizable toppings like creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a deliciously satisfying dish that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 ½ lbs tomatillos (cleaned)
- 1 jalapeño (seeds removed)
- 6 tortillas
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the verde sauce by blending tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, salt, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth.
- Mix the filling by combining diced chicken, cream cheese, oregano, cheddar cheese, and salt in a bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each tortilla with about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour verde sauce over the enchiladas and bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm topped with avocado and shallots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg