Best 6 Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce Recipes

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Chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce are a classic Mexican dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas and smothered in a luscious creamy green chile sauce. The vibrant green sauce, made from roasted poblano and serrano peppers, adds a delightful kick of heat that is balanced by the creamy texture of the sauce. Whether you prefer your enchiladas baked or fried, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this flavorful and satisfying meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)



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Enchiladas made easy! Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any of your favorites!

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa verde
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced olives, drained and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
16 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  • Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CREAMY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Creamy chicken enchiladas stuffed with a cream cheese and sour cream green chile chicken rolled into corn tortillas and topped with green enchilada sauce and pepper jack cheese. The best creamy chicken enchiladas recipe!

Provided by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken* ((packed, about 2 lbs. chicken))
3/4 cup Sour Cream
8 ounce pkg. Cream Cheese ((softened))
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
4 ounce can Green Chilies ((diced))
1/4 cup Cholula Green Pepper Jalapeno Hot Sauce ((optional -- adds flavor))
1 Jalapeno ((optional, finely diced))
4 cups Pepper Jack Cheese ((shredded and divided))
15 ounce can Green Enchilada Sauce ((may add more if you like them saucy))
10-12 small Flour Tortillas** ((or 8 medium sized))
Cilantro
Avocado
Sliced Jalapeno

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add shredded cooked chicken (make sure it is seasoned with salt and pepper), sour cream, cream cheese, salt, pepper, green chilies, hot sauce, jalapeno, and 2 cups of pepper jack cheese (put the remaining 2 cups of cheese to the side for the topping). Stir together.
  • Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish and evenly spread all over. Place cream cheese chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll and place in the pan, seam side down. Repeat.
  • Cover with green enchilada sauce and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese all over the enchiladas. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.
  • Serve with cilantro and fresh avocado.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN SAUCE



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This Mexican favorite makes a festive dish for a Cinco de Mayo party or a fun family dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 jars (16 ounces each) medium green salsa
3/4 cup heavy cream
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place with garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa and cream.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding skin and bones. Peel and chop garlic. In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, and 1/2 cup salsa mixture.
  • Stack tortillas flat, and wrap in damp paper towels; microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip in salsa mixture, lay flat, and fill with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll up and arrange, seam side down, 8 enchiladas lengthwise and 4 crosswise in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining salsa mixture, then cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is browned and salsa is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes; let rest 10 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN AND GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS WITH GOAT CHEESE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken and Green Chile Enchiladas With Goat Cheese Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AzMama17

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 white corn tortillas
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons goat cheese
1 tablespoon diced green chilis
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup heavy half-and-half

Steps:

  • Mix together 1 cup of sour cream, chicken, 1 tbsp of the goat cheese, green chilies, salt, and pepper.
  • Place two corn tortillas in glass baking dish. Top with 1/3 of chicken filling, and then with some of the Monterey jack cheese. Repeat this process, ending with tortillas.
  • Whisk together the remaining sour cream, half and half, and remaining goat cheese. Pour over top layer of tortillas and top with remaining Monterey jack.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.7, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 147.1, Sodium 1055.3, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 34.5

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILI SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Enchiladas With Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jazz Lover

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan
  • Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth and whisk until smooth.
  • Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream and chilies.
  • Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 1288.4, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 19.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the enchiladas will taste. Use ripe tomatoes, onions, and peppers, and fresh herbs like cilantro and oregano.
  • Make your own tortillas: If you have the time, making your own tortillas is a great way to add a personal touch to your enchiladas. It's not as difficult as you might think, and the results are worth it.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it's cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses will give your enchiladas a more complex flavor. Try using a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make enchiladas, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You might be surprised at what you create!

Conclusion:

Chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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