These green sauce enchiladas are a perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors, topped with melted cheese and filled with hearty ingredients. They make for a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 can green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent
- Add the shredded chicken, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until well combined
- Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll it up, and place it in a greased baking dish
- Pour the green enchilada sauce over the enchiladas
- Top with sour cream and shredded cheese
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime
Interesting Facts
Green sauce enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that originated in the state of Sinaloa
The green sauce is made from tomatillos, green chilies, and other spices, giving it a tangy and spicy flavor
Enchiladas can be traced back to pre-Columbian times when the Aztecs, Mayans, and other indigenous peoples of Mexico popularized the dish