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Homemade Hatch Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Delicious enchiladas filled with creamy chicken and topped with cheesy goodness and zesty Hatch green sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Hatch green chile enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced Hatch green chiles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, diced Hatch green chiles, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese in a large bowl.
  3. Spread about 1/2 cup of Hatch green chile enchilada sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese over the enchiladas.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with cilantro.

Notes

Assemble the enchiladas a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg