Green Chicken Enchiladas
A comforting dish of tender rotisserie chicken, tangy green chiles, and creamy cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 4 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken Store-bought for convenience
- 2 cans 4-ounce cans diced green chiles
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves For garnish
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Reserving additional for topping
For assembly and cooking
- 8 pieces 8-inch flour tortillas Warmed for easy rolling
- 2 cups salsa verde, divided To add flavor and moisture
- ¼ cup sour cream For serving
For sautéing
- 1 tablespoon canola oil For sautéing onion and garlic
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt to taste Season as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste Season as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced sweet onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and ground cumin, stirring until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the green chiles.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green chile mixture, shredded chicken, 1/3 cup salsa verde, and chopped cilantro until well mixed.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly
- Lay a warmed tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon ½ to ¾ cup of the filling into the center and roll tightly, placing seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Spread the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is golden, about 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with dollops of sour cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days; they can be frozen for 2-3 months. Warm tortillas to prevent tearing and taste the filling before assembling.