Absolutely — here’s a Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas recipe laid out clearly for easy cooking. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of Southwestern flavor.
🌶️ Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Servings: 4–6 | Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 30 min
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover works great)
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1 cup sour cream
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
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1 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or a Mexican blend)
For the Green Chile Sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
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Salt to taste
To Assemble:
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8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
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1–1.5 cups shredded cheese for topping
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Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, green onions, avocado, lime wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the Chicken Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine:
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Shredded chicken
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Sour cream
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Green chiles
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Cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
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1 cup shredded cheese
Mix everything together until well blended.
3. Make the Green Chile Sauce:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, stirring until smooth and thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
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Stir in sour cream and green chiles. Do not boil — just heat through.
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Add a pinch of salt to taste. Set aside.
4. Assemble the Enchiladas:
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20–30 seconds to make them flexible.
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Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
5. Top and Bake:
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Pour the green chile sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
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Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
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Let cool slightly before serving.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or avocado.
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Serve with lime wedges, Mexican rice, or refried beans.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Use pepper jack for more spice.
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Add sauteed onions or black beans to the filling.
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Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if preferred.
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Make-ahead: Assemble up to a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.