Best 8 Green Chicken Enchilada Pies Recipes

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Green chicken enchilada pies are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a creamy green sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese, these pies are sure to be a hit with the whole family. There are many different recipes for green chicken enchilada pies, but the basic ingredients are the same. You will need chicken, a green sauce, cheese, and tortillas. Once you have gathered your ingredients, you can start cooking!

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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

GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADA



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Very easy to make! Chicken and Monterey Jack Cheese filled flour tortillas topped with green enchilada sauce. I make Mexican Rice to serve on the side.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the chicken 25 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain, cool, and shred.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup cheese for topping. Roll tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish. Cover with the enchilada sauce.
  • Bake enchiladas 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with reserved cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1133.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GREEN CHICKEN-ENCHILADA PIES



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This dinner recipe gets its green coloring from mild green tomatillo salsa, which is widely available. Instead of using four small baking dishes, you can bake one pie in an eight-inch dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound, 6 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 jar (15 ounces) mild green tomatillo salsa (1 3/4 cups)
9 corn tortillas (5-inch), quartered
2 1/4 cups coarsely grated (on the large holes of a box grater) Monterey Jack
Cilantro sprigs, very thinly sliced radish, and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and chicken; cook, flipping once, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly; shred with two forks.
  • Divide 1/4 cup salsa among four 6-inch, 1 1/2-cup shallow baking dishes. Layer in 12 tortilla quarters, another 1/2 cup salsa, half of shredded chicken, and 3/4 cup cheese, dividing evenly among dishes. Repeat layering. Finish with remaining 12 tortilla quarters, followed by remaining salsa and cheese.
  • Place dishes on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bubbly and tops are golden brown in spots, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, with accompaniments.

GREEN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This is one of my favorite ways to reinvent rotisserie or leftover chicken. This weeknight favorite is excellent if you're a meal prepper, and the homemade tomatillo salsa is awesome even on its own served with tortilla chips.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks and stems removed, coarsely chopped
3 jalapeños, halved, seeded, and coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups skinned and shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups crumbled queso fresco, plus more for garnish
One 8-ounce carton sour cream
3 to 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
Chopped red onion for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Make the tomatillo salsa: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatillos are softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender. Add the lime juice and cilantro. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
  • For the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon a little of the tomatillo salsa in the bottom of the dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and cumin and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Combine the onion mixture, chicken, queso fresco, sour cream and 2 cups Monterey Jack in a large bowl.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the tortillas and roll up, burrito-style. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Pour the remaining salsa on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 to 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the enchiladas are warmed through, 30 to 35 minutes. Garnish with queso fresco, cilantro and red onion, if desired.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE



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I clipped this from The Milwaukee Journal about 10 years ago. A Mexican-American woman devised it to re-create the taste of her mother's chicken enchiladas. It's a little time-consuming, but the flavor is well-worth it

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4-1/2 onion, chopped
1 minced garlic clove
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, either canned or 1 1/2 cups reserved from boiling chicken
2 (4 ounce) cans of chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas, quartered
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 -3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
8 -10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
tomatoes (your pleasure) or salsa (your pleasure)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cover and cook over low heat until onion is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Check halfway through to make sure onion and garlic are not browning.
  • Increase heat to medium and stir in flour, cumin, and pepper, stirring 2 minutes to cook rawness out of the flour.
  • As flour begins to brown, remove pan from heat and gradually add the broth,using a wire whisk to combine.
  • Add chilies, oregano, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil,cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes,stirring occasionally.
  • Using an 8x8 square dish coated with non-stick vegetable spray, make layers of quartered tortillas, refried beans, chicken, sauce, and cheese to a depth of 1/2 inch per layer.
  • Repeat 3 times, ending with cheese.
  • Tightly cover pan with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
  • Garnish with sour cream.
  • Note: Recipe may be doubled--if so, use a 9x13-inch pan.
  • You can also add 1 to 2 tbsp of green chili salsa when adding chilies and oregano.

SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE



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My husband likes some heat in our meals, but our children-not so much. This is the best of both worlds. Serve with additional chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired. -Dana Beery, Ione, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) mild green enchilada sauce
1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
9 corn tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut three 30x6-inch strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a round 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture over bottom of slow cooker. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping and tearing them to fit, a third of the chicken mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat twice., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 165°, about 4 hours. To avoid scorching, rotate slow cooker insert one-half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts. Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving. Using foil strips as handles, remove pie to a platter. Cut into wedges. If desired, serve with additional cilantro, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SPEEDY LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE



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This main-dish chicken enchilada pie certainly stacks up-and it's ready in a flash, especially if you assemble it with Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ hot enchilada sauce
1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn (from 9-oz box), thawed, drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
Chopped green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round (2-quart) glass baking dish or casserole with cooking spray. Cut 5 of the tortillas in half. Cut remaining tortillas into 2 1/2-inch­wide strips.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken, rice, 1 cup of the cheese, the beans and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  • Layer 4 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce and half of the chicken mixture. Top with 2 tortilla halves; fill in empty spaces with 3 tortilla strips. Spoon corn over tortillas. Spread salsa over corn. Layer with 2 tortilla halves and 3 strips. Top with remaining half of chicken mixture. Continue layering with remaining 2 tortilla halves and strips, enchilada sauce, cheese and 2 tablespoons green onions.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Top with sour cream and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PIE



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A burrito dinner kit and chicken breasts create an easy main-dish pie that captures all the spice, color and delicious taste of traditional enchiladas.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups water
1 box (15.5 oz) Old El Paso™ burrito dinner kit
1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn
1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (2 medium)
1/4 cup sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in water, seasoning mix and seasoned rice & beans (from dinner kit). Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until almost all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat.
  • Spray 9-inch round (3-quart) glass baking dish or casserole with cooking spray. Cut tortillas (from dinner kit) in half. Layer 4 of the tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish. Top with half (2 cups) of the chicken mixture. Top with 4 tortilla halves. Spoon corn over tortillas. Spread half of the enchilada sauce over corn. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Top with 4 tortilla halves. Top with remaining chicken mixture. Continue layering with remaining tortilla halves, enchilada sauce, cheese and onions.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect enchilada pie crust, use a combination of flour, butter, and salt. Mix them together until they resemble coarse crumbs, then add water and mix until the dough just comes together.
  • For a more flavorful enchilada pie, use a variety of cheeses. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings for your enchilada pie. Some popular options include chicken, beef, and vegetables.
  • To make sure your enchilada pie is cooked through, bake it at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Serve your enchilada pie with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Enchilada pies are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's sure to be an enchilada pie that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give enchilada pies a try.

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