Savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful fusion of savory, spicy, and comforting flavors. This beloved dish features tender, succulent chicken smothered in a rich, aromatic green chile sauce, nestled within soft, pillowy tortillas and topped with melted cheese for an irresistible, gooey goodness. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, from the tender chicken and the soft tortillas to the spicy green chile sauce and the melted cheese. This recipe provides detailed instructions for making the green chile sauce from scratch, ensuring an authentic and flavorful experience. Furthermore, we offer variations to suit different preferences, including a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables and a creamy poblano sauce, and a red chile sauce version for those who prefer a milder heat. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas recipe will guide you effortlessly through the process, ensuring a culinary success that will impress your family and friends.
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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE
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
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
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
I love to experiment with Mexican and Italian dishes. This is a recipe that a friend gave me that I tweaked to my family's liking. Instead of frying the tortillas, these are dipped in Chicken Broth. ;) You'll never miss the oil and the enchiladas are moist and flavorful. ;)
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 18 enchiladas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chiles, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until reduced by one-third, about 10 minutes.
- Bring seasoned chicken broth and remaining chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Working one at a time, very briefly dip tortillas into broth to barely soften. Transfer each tortilla to a large baking sheet (you may need 2 or 3 sheets). Do not overlap or tortillas will stick.
- Divide 1 1/4 cups cheese equally among tortillas and top each with shredded chicken, dividing evenly. Wrap tortilla around filling and transfer, seam-side down, to a 9- by 13-in. baking dish. I can fit 9 into a casserole dish.
- Pour chile sauce over enchiladas, add large spoonful of simmered chicken broth (left over from tortillas) over sauce and top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and browned approximately 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream and spanish rice. Ole!
- Note: I buy a whole seasoned chicken and put in the crockpot and set for 10 hours. This cooks the chicken slow and makes it easy to shred and give these enchiladas more flavor.
NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (EASY)
A New Mexico favorite. It's quick, easy, and delicious! Don't have chicken, no problem. This recipe is great even without it. Try it, you'll love it!
Provided by vescovo
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
- Brown in frying pan.
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat combine the cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth.
- Then add the garlic, onion, green chile.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cover the bottom of a 12x9 baking dish with a thin layer of the sauce.
- Cover with half of the tortillas.
- Put half of the cooked chicken on top of the tortillas.
- Spread half of the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Top with half of the cheese.
- Repeat by layering the remaining tortillas, chicken, sauce, then cheese.
- Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Allow several minutes to cool.
- Top with chopped onions and fresh chopped tomatoes (optional) and serve with sour cream.
- Yum.
CHEESY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CROCK POT ENCHILADAS
The combination of flavors in these enchiladas was really good! It's an easy recipe to assemble. A super simple slow cooker dinner. Very easy to transport to a potluck, too. We know this will be a hit!
Provided by Stefanie Rowell
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions on the box. Add corn after you add water and seasoning packet.
- 2. While rice is cooking, combine in a large bowl: chilies, chicken, pinto beans, 1/2 the salsa, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of cheese, and the chili powder. When rice is done cooking, add half the cooked rice to the other ingredients and stir all together.
- 3. Spray Crock Pot with non-stick spray. Cut the 6 tortillas in half. Put a large spoonful of filling in the middle of the tortilla and put seam-side down in the bottom of Crock Pot.
- 4. Spread remaining rice, salsa, and cheese over each layer.
- 5. Depending on how large your Crock Pot is, you will get either 2 or 3 layers.
- 6. Turn Crock Pot on low and let everything get all melty and cozy (about 4 hours on low or 2 1/2 hours on high).
EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
A fresh tasting version of normally greasy and heavy enchiladas tastes great when served with sour cream, guacamole, or cucumber slices.
Provided by Slappy girl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker along with one can of enchilada sauce. Cook on High until tender and no longer pink, about 3 hours. Shred using two forks and return to the slow cooker.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the remaining can of enchilada sauce into a shallow dish. Dip tortillas in the sauce; fill each with 1/3 cup shredded chicken, a sprinkle of Mexican style cheese, and a bit of grated zucchini. Roll up and place in the prepared baking dish, seam side down. Top enchiladas with any leftover sauce and remaining cheese.
- Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove cover; continue to bake until the cheese has melted, and enchiladas are hot, about 10 additional minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 194.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by gtelliott
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Directions Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Mix the chicken together with 1 cup of the cheese. Distribute the chicken and cheese mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared pan. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat until sauce is thick and bubbly. Stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles. Pour the sauce in an even layer over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.
GREEN CHILE CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
These creamy, green chile chicken enchiladas are simple and delicious. Make them your own by topping with fresh tomatoes, cilantro and a dollop of yoghurt.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 2-quart saucepan, stir broth, flour, cumin, garlic powder and red pepper with whisk until blended. Cook over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils and thickens slightly. Remove from heat; beat in yoghurt until mixed well.
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1 cup of the cheese blend, the green onions, cilantro, green chiles, chili powder and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth mixture. On microwavable plate, cover tortillas with wet paper towel; microwave on High 30 to 45 seconds to soften. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; arrange seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining chicken broth mixture. Spray foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with chopped tomatoes. Garnish with additional yoghurt and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
QUICK GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
This recipe came from my mother. It taste like you spent hours, but only takes a matter of minutes to prepare. Use your leftover broiled chicken and save youself time. It's a favorite of my friends and family. I hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Brewhead
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine, Chicken soup, Diced green chiles, Shredded cheese, Cooked chicken meat.
- Set aside.
- Lightly fry all the corn tortillas.
- In a 13x9 pan alternate layers of tortillas and combined ingredients, top with sliced olives.
- Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or till lightly brown on top.
CHIPOTLE AND GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Make and share this Chipotle and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stiles McCauley
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 16 Enchiladas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Coat large saute pan with oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium heat, allow 7 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and Mexican spices before turning. Remove chicken to a platter, allow to cool.
- Saute onion and garlic in chicken drippings until tender. Add corn and chiles. Stir well to combine. Add canned tomatoes, saute 1 minute.
- Pull chicken breasts apart by hand into shredded strips. Add shredded chicken to saute pan, combine with vegetables. Dust the mixture with flour to help set.
- Microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds. This softens them and makes them more pliable. Coat the bottom of 2 (13 by 9-inch) pans with a ladle of enchilada sauce. Using a large shallow bowl, dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce to lightly coat. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla. Fold over filling, place 8 enchiladas in each pan with seam side down. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro, scallion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes before serving. Serve with Spanish rice and beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 1180.6, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 25.1
HIDDEN VALLEYANDREG; GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, 3/4 cup of the cheese, dressing, sour cream and green chiles and stir until well blended. Divide the mixture evenly between the tortillas, and roll the tortillas.
- Place the tortillas, seam side down in an oiled 9-inch baking dish. Spoon the enchilada sauce around the tortillas and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and is bubbly.
GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
A quick and easy fix when you are having a crowd over. I fixed this for a Super Bowl Party this year. I got it from William Sonoma and then made a few changes
Provided by Gone Fishin
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the chicken thighs in a large pot, add water to cover and stir in the salt. Bring o a simmer over medium heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Drain the chicken. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and shredding the meat.
- Pre-heat oven - 400℉ . Lightly grease a 9x13 roastingpan. WS had a pan for sale that was deeper then.
- the dishes I had and that they recommended, but I couldn't see buying another pan.
- In a saute' pan over a medium heat, warm the oil. Using tongs , quickly pass each tortilla through the hot oil until softened, 2-3 seconds. Drain on a paper towel-lines baking sheet.
- Pour ½ cup of the chili verde into the prepared roasting pan and spread evenly. Place 3 tortillas on top. Top with 1 cup of chicken, 1 cup of jack cheese and ½ cup of chili verde starter. Repeat the layering 4 times, ending with a layer of tortillas. Top with the remaining ½ cup of chili verde starter and the remaining jack cheese.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkles the red onion, cilantro and queso anejo cheese on top. Serve warm.
- NOW, WHEN I DID IT I CHEATED AND USED THE ROASTED CHICKEN FROM THE STORE.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 1607.5, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29
Tips:
- To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make this recipe by simply seasoning it with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and lime juice before cooking.
- Be sure to use a good quality green chile sauce for this recipe. The sauce is what gives the enchiladas their flavor, so it's important to use one that you like.
- If you don't have any green chile sauce, you can make your own by blending together some roasted green chiles, tomatillos, onions, and garlic.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like for this recipe. I used a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack, but you could also use queso fresco, mozzarella, or even cream cheese.
- If you want your enchiladas to be extra cheesy, you can add a layer of cheese to the bottom of the baking dish before adding the tortillas.
- Be sure to serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Conclusion:
This green chile chicken enchiladas recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the tortillas are soft and fluffy. These enchiladas are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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