Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are a classic American family favorite! This recipe is easy to make and is ready for the oven in less than 15 minutes.
Green Chile Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time: 15 minsCuisine: American Cook Time: 30 minsYield: 8 to 10 Total Time: 45 minskeyword: Enchiladas
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until it's light and fluffy, about 30-60 seconds.
Add in green chiles, lime juice, salt, cumin, chile powder, and cilantro. Stir together. Fold in cooked chicken.
In a separate mixing bowl, stir together sour cream and chile verde until combined.
Place a large spoonful of the chile verde sauce into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
Assemble enchiladas by placing a big scoop if the chicken filling onto the center of a tortilla.
Roll up the tortilla, tucking in the ends as you go. Lay it in the prepared 9x13 pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Pour the remainder of the chile verde sauce over the top of the assembled enchiladas.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the enchiladas.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Place under the broiler setting for 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
7 ounces canned green chiles
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chile powder
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro.
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sour cream
16 ounces chile verde
10 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pre-Cooked Chicken Options::
When a recipe calls for pre-cooked chicken, there are several great options. You can use leftover chicken, but depending on the seasonings and flavors added, that may not work well in just any recipe. Check out some of these easy options instead.
Rotisserie Chicken – many American grocery stores sell cooked rotisserie chickens that you can buy and shred. Many stores are also now offering the rotisserie chicken pre-shredded and packaged too!
Frozen Cooked Chicken – check out the freezer section of your grocery store for pre-cooked chicken strips and chunks.
Bake Your Own Chicken – lay chicken breasts out into a lightly greased 9×13 pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through. Chop into chunks and use right away, or freeze for later use.
Boil Your Own Chicken – place chicken breasts into a large pot of boiling water or chicken broth. Boil 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Shred or chop.
Quick Skillet Chicken – heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Place chicken breasts into skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes per side.
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