Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce are a vibrant, satisfying dish featuring tender shredded chicken enveloped in soft tortillas and topped with a zesty homemade green sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, these enchiladas promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 enchiladas per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a pot of salted water, simmer chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine green salsa and chicken broth with cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Spread some sauce in the baking dish; fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas; sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil during the last 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before boiling. - Substitute shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option. - Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.