How to Make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that has been enjoyed for generations. One of the most popular variations of enchiladas is the creamy chicken enchiladas verde. This dish is made with tender, shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a delicious green chile sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

What sets the creamy chicken enchiladas verde apart from other enchilada recipes is the rich and creamy sauce made ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
  • 1 cup tomatillo salsa
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 ½ cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa until well blended. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken, 1 cup sour cream mixture, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining tomatillo sauce and cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.
  • Nutrition

    651 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1291mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 308mg