Best 4 Chicken Enchiladas With Green Chile Sauce Salsa Verde Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce (Salsa Verde). These enchiladas are a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender chicken enveloped in corn tortillas, smothered in a vibrant green chile sauce, and topped with a melty blend of cheeses.

Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes that elevate your culinary experience. Prepare a refreshing Pico de Gallo, a classic Mexican salsa made from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. For an extra kick, try our flavorful Guacamole, a creamy avocado dip enhanced with lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice. These recipes come together effortlessly, allowing you to create a complete Mexican feast in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)



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Enchiladas made easy! Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any of your favorites!

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa verde
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced olives, drained and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
16 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  • Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SALSA VERDE



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Delightfully easy, entirely homemade chicken enchiladas with salsa verde. Don't let this lengthy recipe scare you away. It's really easy and homemade enchiladas have never tasted so authentic and delicious!

Provided by bford

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 (5 ounce) boneless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, divided
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
cooking spray
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
1 (12 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small serrano pepper, seeded and deveined, or to taste
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, 1/2 of the onion, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaf in a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a slow boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate and shred meat with a fork. Discard broth or reserve for another use.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl and mix in shredded chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and cotija cheese.
  • Combine tomatillos, green chiles, cream, cilantro, serrano pepper, egg, and salt for sauce in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Stuff warmed tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour all sauce over top. It may seem runny, but it will set up. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 152.5 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1857.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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According to my niece, Bayleigh, these are the bomb of chicken enchiladas. It is an adapted creation from several recipes I have used in the past. You can make as individual enchiladas or as a casserole with or without the corn tortillas. Garnish with jalapenos and cilantro as desired.

Provided by Sandeeg2g

Categories     Chicken Enchiladas

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, minced
2 medium fresh poblano peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
4 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 (12.5 fl oz) cans chicken chunks, drained
1 medium lime, halved, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
34 ounces salsa verde
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; squeeze lime halves over chicken, then place rinds and pulp into the skillet. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
  • Remove and discard lime rinds. Stir in cream cheese, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Once cream cheese is melted, remove from heat.
  • Puree salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro in a blender or food processor.
  • Heat tortillas in a microwave until soft, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Pour enough of the sour cream mixture into the prepared baking dish to coat the bottom. Place 2 heaping tablespoons or more of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side-down in the baking dish. Pour remaining sour cream mixture over all enchiladas and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1343.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic produce and free-range, hormone-free chicken to ensure the best flavor and quality.
  • Make your own green chile sauce: It's easy to make and much more flavorful than store-bought. You can also adjust the heat level to your liking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Oaxaca cheese will give your enchiladas a gooey, flavorful filling.
  • Don't overfill the enchiladas: Too much filling will make them difficult to roll and will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will ensure that they are cooked through and that the filling is hot and melted.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas with green chile sauce are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a party. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home with ease. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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