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Green Enchilada Recipe
These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are easy to make, satisfyingly rich, cheesy, creamy and saucy - no dry chicken enchiladas here! - with flavor exploding homemade green chile sour cream white sauce (no cream soup)! These Chicken Enchiladas come together in a snap with the use of juicy rotisserie chicken, store bought green chiles and salsa verde sauce. They can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for an easy make-ahead dinner.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- microwave
- saucepan
- whisk
- bowl
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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If using corn tortillas: (This flash frying is optional but recommended, see Notes for microwave option). Add enough canola or vegetable oil to a cast iron/medium skillet so it covers the bottom and heat over medium-high heat. Working with one tortilla at a time, add tortilla and lightly fry for about ⏱️ 10 seconds on each side, just until soft with a few bubbles but not brown or crisp. Line finished tortillas on a paper towel lined plate, with paper towels in between each row. Repeat with 12-14 tortillas.
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Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce: Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onion and sauté ⏱️ 3 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and garlic and cook for ⏱️ 2 minutes (it will be thick). Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in chicken broth, followed by salsa verde, green chilies, chicken bouillon and spices. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir sour cream.
sour creamhot sauceolive oil2 tablespoon
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Filling: Add chicken to a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce and 2 cups cheese.
sour creamhot sauce
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Assemble: Spread 1/2 cup Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce on the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish (layer will be very thin). Add the enchilada filling to the center of each tortilla (approx. ½ cup), roll them up tightly and line them in the dish seam side down. Top enchiladas evenly with remaining Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce followed by remaining cheese.
sour creamhot sauce
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Bake: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for ⏱️ 30-35 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and center is hot. Broil until cheese is golden (optional). Top or serve with desired garnishes.
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