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Easy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas – Flavorful Fiesta Recipe | Best Enchiladas Recipe

Easy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas – Flavorful Fiesta Recipe


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  • Author: meryam
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A savory blend of shredded chicken and tangy green chili sauce wrapped in corn tortillas and baked with melted Monterey Jack cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups green chili sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
  2. Sauté diced onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until translucent.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, and 1 cup of green chili sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet with oil for 10 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Spread a thin layer of green chili sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  6. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American