These creamy salsa verde chicken enchiladas are a perfect blend of tangy salsa verde, tender chicken, and creamy cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. They make a great weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, salsa verde, sour cream, green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the flour tortillas, roll them up, and place them seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Top with extra salsa verde and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Salsa verde is a green salsa made from tomatillos, chilies, onions, and cilantro.
Enchiladas originated in Mexico and have been popular in the United States for decades.
These creamy enchiladas can be customized with added veggies like bell peppers or corn.