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Best Chicken Enchiladas

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Delicious and easy-to-make green chili chicken enchiladas that are perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce or salsa verde
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
  • Cilantro, lime, and sliced jalapeño for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Sauté chopped onion in a splash of oil until soft, add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken, green sauce, and green chiles, warm just to combine, then fold in sour cream for creaminess.
  4. Spread a thin layer of green sauce in the baking dish.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and a pinch of cheese, then roll snugly and place seam side down in the dish.
  7. Pour more green sauce over the top and cover with cheese.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh lime and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Experiment with different brands of salsa verde. Warming tortillas helps prevent cracking.

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