Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Bursting with bold and zesty flavors, these Chile Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food for Mexican cuisine lovers. Tender shredded chicken, seasoned with a perfect blend of garlic and onion powders, is wrapped snugly in warm corn tortillas and layered with tangy green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, and gooey melted Mexican-blend cheese. The dish is baked to golden, bubbly perfection and finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh cilantro, a dollop of creamy sour cream, and a refreshing squeeze of lime juice for a flavor-packed meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these enchiladas are an easy and satisfying dinner option to bring restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe simplifies Mexican cooking while keeping every bite deliciously authentic.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 cups Green enchilada sauce
• 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles
• 10 small Corn tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 small Lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove them and set aside.

Step 4

In a saucepan, combine the green enchilada sauce and diced green chiles and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Shred the chicken using two forks once it has cooled slightly.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 8

Spoon a portion of the shredded chicken and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

Step 9

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the enchiladas. Serve with sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1759.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2854.5

Total Fat 142.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 586.2mg	0%
Sodium 9578.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 200.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2040.9mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2243.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 27.3%