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Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas will make Mexican Monday everyone’s favorite day of the week. From the creamy sauce to the spicy green chili’s, this recipe packs a bunch of flavor but it’s mild enough for the entire family to enjoy.

This dish bakes in only 20 minutes making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.

Chicken Enchiladas in a baking dish topped with diced tomatoes and slice jalapenos with a silver spatula ready to serve
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My family could eat Mexican Food several times of the week. We always have Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos and Ground Beef Tacos Recipe on the menu because of the amazing taste. But to change things up we have starting making enchiladas more.

If you have tried Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole , Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Easy Baked Enchilada Chicken Recipe, Homemade Cheese Enchiladas Recipe, The best sour cream enchiladas recipe, Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas and Green Chicken Enchiladas then you know these Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas are going to be just as good!

Why We Love This Recipe

Enchiladas can be made in a variety of ways with delicious toppings. We love that it is great to make ahead and to use leftover cooked chicken. The ingredients are simple and makes it easy to get dinner on the table quickly.

Green chile chicken enchiladas are a family favorite because of the layers of chicken, cheese, and sour cream mixture.

Ingredients

Ingredients - cooked shredded chicken, onion, green chilies, taco seasoning, sour cream, salsa verde, milk, tortillas, cheese, cilantro

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Variations Ideas

  • Cheese – Feel free to use different types of cheese. Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, or Shredded Cheddar Cheese is always a great addition.
  • Tortillas – Use the tortillas that you prefer. You can even make them with corn tortillas.

How to Make Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare baking dish by spraying with cooking spray.
Cooking diced onions in a skillet with a wooden spoon

Step 2 – In a skillet, brown the onions until soft. Combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, green chili’s, and half the salsa verde. Cook over low heat until mixed thoroughly.

Placing chicken mixture in a flour tortilla and rolling and placing in a baking dish

Step 3 – Spoon the mixture evenly into the tortillas. Roll and place in a 9×13 pan with the seam side down. Continue to do this until your pan is full.

Combining salsa verde, sour cream and milk in a bowl with a wooden spoon

Step 4 – Mix the remaining salsa verde and sour cream in a large bowl until well combined.  Slowly add in the milk until the sauce is the consistency that you desire.

Shredded cheese tops the enchilada in a baking dish

Step 5 – Pour the mixture over your rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with both of the cheeses. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through. It does not take long since the chicken is already cooked.

Recipe Tips

  • Chicken Mixture – Before spooning the mixture into the tortillas, heat the mixture until everything is combined.
  • Divide Chicken Mixture – We divide about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture into the flour tortillas. Use a measuring cup to ensure that everything is divided evenly. Roll the tortilla tight with seam down in the baking dish to prevent the enchiladas from opening up.
  • Baking Enchiladas – Bake the enchiladas until everything has heated and the grated cheese is golden brown. Cooking time will vary.
Green chili enchiladas in a baking dish topped with diced tomatoes and slice jalapenos

Serving Suggestions

We love serving these enchiladas for a quick and easy weeknight meal. But they are also perfect to serve to a crowd. Our favorite side dish include Easy Homemade Mexican Rice Recipe, Black Beans in the Crockpot and Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe.

We also love to make Homemade Salsa Recipe, Queso Fundido con Chorizo and tortilla chips to complete the meal.

Topping Ideas

Green chili enchiladas in a plate showing the chicken mixture topped with diced tomatoes and slice black olives

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Cook Chicken for Chicken Enchiladas

This is the perfect meal to use leftovers. I love when I can cook once and eat twice and the kids think they are eating something different. You can use rotisserie chicken, leftover shredded chicken, leftover grilled chicken and more. Learn how to shred chicken easily with your KitchenAid Mixer. Save time and shred a ton of meat in just seconds!

Are these Enchiladas Spicy?

These enchiladas are not spicy. You can make them spicy by changing the cheese or adding in red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture. These enchiladas are kid approved.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes, these are the perfect enchiladas to make ahead of time. Prepare as the recipe indicates and then cover with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Storing Instructions

  • Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
  • Freezing – You can also freeze the leftovers if you double the recipe. You can freeze uncooked or cooked in a disposable plan. Cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge overnight.
  • Reheating – I like to reheat the leftovers in the oven. But you can also reheat a small portion in the microwave in 1 minute intervals until heated through.

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Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

5 from 13 votes
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas bakes in only 20 minutes for an easy meal for weeknights. From the creamy sauce to the green chili's, this dish is amazing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine Mexican
Course Main Course
Calories 551

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a skillet, brown the onions until soft.
  • Add in the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, green chilis, and HALF the salsa verde.
  • Cook over low heat until mixed thoroughly.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly into the tortillas.
  • Roll and place in a 9×13 pan with the seam side down.
  • Continue to do this until your pan is full.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining salsa verde and sour cream in a large bowl until well combined. Slowly add in the milk until the sauce is the consistency that you desire.
  • Pour the mixture over your rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with both of the cheeses.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 551kcal, Carbohydrates 37g, Protein 29g, Fat 31g, Saturated Fat 16g, Cholesterol 102mg, Sodium 1052mg, Potassium 437mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 8g, Vitamin A 981IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 484mg, Iron 3mg

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