Green Chicken Enchiladas

Green chicken enchiladas are a flavorful and comforting Mexican dish made with tender chicken, green enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Here’s a simple recipe to make green chicken enchiladas at home:

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (you can use rotisserie chicken)
• 1 cup diced green chilies (canned or fresh roasted)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

For the Green Enchilada Sauce:

• 2 cups green enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional, for a thinner sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for extra flavor)

For Topping:

• 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
• Sliced jalapeños (for garnish, optional)
• Sliced black olives (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the shredded chicken, diced green chilies, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes to heat everything through and meld the flavors.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt and 1 cup of shredded cheese. This will create a creamy chicken filling.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the green enchilada sauce with chicken broth and ground cumin if desired. This will thin out the sauce slightly.
7. To assemble the enchiladas, spoon a small amount of the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
8. Place a portion of the chicken filling down the center of each tortilla, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
9. Pour the remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas.
10. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
13. Garnish your green chicken enchiladas with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and sliced black olives if desired.
14. Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade green chicken enchiladas!

These enchiladas make a delicious and satisfying meal. You can also serve them with rice, refried beans, and a dollop of sour cream for a complete Mexican-inspired feast.