How to Make Green Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green chicken enchiladas are a delicious and savory Mexican dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This dish is made with tender pieces of chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas, and smothered in a rich and creamy green sauce. The combination of flavors and textures in green chicken enchiladas is sure to please anyone who tries them.

One of the great things about green chicken enchiladas is that they are easy to customize to your liking. You can add extra veget...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ (16 ounce) jar green taco sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 roasted skinless chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 enchiladas

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Wrap tortillas in paper towels moistened with water; cook in the microwave until soft, about 20 seconds.
  • Stir condensed soup, taco sauce, green chiles, and green onions together in a large bowl. Fold chicken into soup mixture.
  • Spread some chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle each with some cheese and roll up tortilla around filling; place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Spread remaining chicken mixture over rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil; refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheese begins to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    836 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 1867mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 94mg
    • Calcium: 442mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 764mg