About
A Southwestern classic, Green Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect weeknight meal. The spicy, herby green salsa adds a tangy taste to tender chicken and creamy cheese. All these flavors are folded into a hearty, melty, and savory delight that takes far less time than you’d imagine.Serve Green Chicken Enchiladas alongside Spanish rice and beans to truly recreate the Mexican restaurant classic.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (16-ounce) container salsa verde, divided
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, coarsely shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the canola oil.
Step 4 -Add in the onions, stirring frequently until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 -Stir in the garlic, the oregano, and the cumin until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6 -Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the green chiles and their juices.
Step 7 -In a large bowl, combine the green chile mixture, 1/3 cup of the salsa verde, the chicken, and the cilantro. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 8 -Season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 9 -Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each.
Step 10 -Roll the tortilla and place seam-side down onto the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and the remaining chicken mixture.
Step 11 -Top with the remaining salsa verde and the remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 12 -Place into the oven and bake until melted and bubbly, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 13 -Top with the sour cream and serve immediately.
