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A 9x13 baking dish filled with cheesy green chicken enchiladas topped with sour cream, onions, and fresh cilantro.
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Green Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 12 corn tortilla s
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/4 cup of green sauce.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and briefly fry each tortilla for 5 seconds per side to make them pliable.
  • Dip a tortilla into the green sauce, fill with 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Repeat for all tortillas, then pour the remaining green sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Top with sour cream, diced onions, and fresh cilantro before serving.