Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Verde Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded; 2 cups salsa verde, divided; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 corn tortillas; 1/4 medium white onion, sliced thin; sour cream, to serve (optional); guacamole, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1
heat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Mix chicken with 1/4 cup of the salsa, 3/4 cup of the cheese. Add the cilantro salt, and pepper, and the onion. Spread half of remaining salsa in bottom of a baking dish.
3
Microwave tortillas on high power in a microwave safe plastic bag until warm, about 45 seconds.
4
Working with one at a time, spoon about 1/4 cup of chicken filling into tortilla and roll into a cylinder and place seam side down in baking dish. Drizzle enchiladas evenly with remaining salsa, and top with the rest of the cheese.
5
Lighly spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray, cover dish and bake til heated through, about 30 minutes.
6
Remove foil and serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

546

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded, 2 cups salsa verde, divided, 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and divided, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Verde falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas Verde

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Variations & substitutions

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