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

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful and flavorful twist on the classic enchilada dish. The combination of tender shredded chicken, tangy salsa verde, and gooey cheese creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to please any crowd. This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also relatively easy to make, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

The star of this dish is the salsa verde, a tangy and slightly spicy green sauce made from tomatillos, jalap...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    627 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 1343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 323mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 474mg