Easy and cheesy green chile chicken enchiladas. Easy to freeze, and absolutely delicious.
Green Chile Enchilada Recipe
Whenever I have to choose my favorite meal, I immediately say chicken enchiladas.
But not just any chicken enchiladas.
I’m not a huge fan of the ones in flour tortillas and that are made with a cream sauce.
I’m talking about the delicious, green chili ones that my mom has made my entire life. I request them every time I go home to Colorado, and make them quite often in our house.
Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
FAQ
- Are these chicken enchiladas gluten free? There is nothing in these that inherently have gluten – just make sure to double check the enchilada sauce and corn tortillas.
- Can I omit the cream cheese? Sure! I actually do all the time.
- What to eat with chicken enchiladas? There are lots of great options – rice, beans, and salsa are our favorites.
- How can I make these healthier? Sometimes we will add pinto beans to the chicken mixture, as well as mixed veggies like grilled onions and peppers. Omitting the cream cheese will cut down on the fat/caloric content.
- My tortillas broke. I’m sorry! The best thing you can do is make sure they are nice and warm and not overly crispy. You can skip frying them and just warm them up in the microwave with a wet paper towel on top.
INGREDIENTS:
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 lb chicken, cooked
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- 1 can green chile enchilada sauce
- 2-3 cups Colby Jack shredded cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese (optional)
- Oil for frying
Easy Green Chile Enchiladas
Easy and delicious green chile chicken enchiladas casserole. This is a fast and easy recipe that everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas
- Cooking Oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced or large can of chicken (we also like to use Rotisserie chicken)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- 1 8 ounce can green chile enchilada sauce
- Cream cheese (optional)
- 1-2 cups Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly fry corn tortillas in oil. Remove excess grease with a paper towel and set aside.
- Cook diced chicken breast in oil and season with garlic powder and onion powder. You can use canned chicken as well.
- In a large cooking dish, lightly coat the bottom with enchilada sauce.
- Place one tortilla in the pan, add chicken and cheese, and roll up. Repeat with all tortillas.
- Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake covered with tin foil for 20 minutes. Bake remaining 10 minutes without foil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 271mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 25g
Originally published in 2013; updated in 2019
These can easily be frozen, and are great for those days when you just need a quick and easy meal!
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Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others – especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
Hallie says
Hi, where do you add the cream cheese?
Katie says
When cooking on the chicken with the spices 🙂
Becky says
When do you add the cream cheese, and how?
Katie says
Just mix it right in with the chicken! Softened is easiest.
Diane boner says
I need to have these enchanladas for Sat should I make them ahead and put in put them in the refg and
Not cook them at that time or cook them and just warm them up 30 mim before we eat? Thanks
Katie says
That should work!
Beth says
Serves 30? Sounds delish!!
Katie says
Whoops! That should be 10 enchiladas – so I would say about 4. Not sure where the 30 came from. haha!
Diane Boner says
I need to make this one day ahead what can I do so the corn tortillas getting mushy…..
Julie Freeman says
I don’t see the recipe for easy green chile enchiladas . I see pictures and no recipe.
Thank you
Katie says
Wow, I don’t know how that happened! The right recipe is up now 🙂
Raquel says
Is the 279 calories per serving with cream cheese included or without?
Also about how much onion and garlic powder do you use? I just put some on the chicken but really wished this recipe would including a measurement. Very yummy 😋
amanda says
what kind of cheese is lactose free? I have troubles even with those labeled 0g sugar. Any insight is much appreciated!
Katie says
It’s been awhile since I have had to look for this, but I believe it was Kraft we had the best luck with!
Beth says
There is such a thing as green enchilada sauce? Oh man, gotta try these!
Katie says
hahha yeah! It’s my favorite kind. It might be called something other than green enchilada sauce, but it should just be with the red 😉 Hopefully you like this!
Deborah says
Katie.
Is the can green chili sauce good ? What brand may I ask u use
Katie says
I usually use Las Palmas or Old El Paso.
Becca says
What is the process for freezing these? Cook first then freeze? How long do they take to cook once frozen? Thanks!
Katie says
I don’t cook before freezing them. I simply assemble and cover with tin foil. For cooking, I take them out about 12 hours before cooking and put them in the refrigerator, and then cook them as I would had I not frozen them first.
Bill says
Just tried this recipe and it was delicious. For a little extra kick I added about a quarter cup of Pace mild picante sauce on top. It also added a little color to the top. Thanks for posting the recipe.
Katie says
So glad you enjoyed it! Great tip for the salsa.
espirational says
Those look so good! Now I’m hungry.
espirational says
Those look so good! Now I’m hungry.
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says
Yum! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rachel Willis says
Oh, and thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays! lol
Rachel Willis says
These sound great Katie! And I really like that there isn’t any cream of chicken soup in them
Julie says
I love green enchilada sauce, Kate! These look good. Pinned to my food board!
Sarah says
Hey lady! Tagged you in todays post about self-truths! Keep it going! 🙂
Brenna says
Sounds Great!
Areeba says
Chicken is accepted in any form in my family. Thanks for sharing 🙂