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The Best Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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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.

And, whenever I take someone a meal, this is one of my go-to recipes. It takes less than an hour to make everything, and people are always asking for the recipe. If you want them a little creamier, you can add cream cheese, but I usually just use the original four ingredients of the recipe — corn tortillas, green chili enchilada sauce, chicken, and cheese.
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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 Green Chile Enchiladas

Yield: 10 enchiladas
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

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

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly fry corn tortillas in oil. Remove excess grease with a paper towel and set aside.
  3. Cook diced chicken breast in oil and season with garlic powder and onion powder. You can use canned chicken as well.
  4. In a large cooking dish, lightly coat the bottom with enchilada sauce.
  5. Place one tortilla in the pan, add chicken and cheese, and roll up. Repeat with all tortillas.
  6. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  7. Bake covered with tin foil for 20 minutes. Bake remaining 10 minutes without foil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 271mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 25g
© Katie Clark
Category: Main Dish


Originally published in 2013; updated in 2019

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These can easily be frozen, and are great for those days when you just need a quick and easy meal!

 
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  2. 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

    Reply

  4. Julie Freeman says

    I don’t see the recipe for easy green chile enchiladas . I see pictures and no recipe.
    Thank you

    Reply

      • 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 😋

        Reply

  5. amanda says

    what kind of cheese is lactose free? I have troubles even with those labeled 0g sugar. Any insight is much appreciated!

    Reply

  7. Becca says

    What is the process for freezing these? Cook first then freeze? How long do they take to cook once frozen? Thanks!

    Reply

    • 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.

      Reply

    • 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.

      Reply

  12. Rachel Willis says

    These sound great Katie! And I really like that there isn’t any cream of chicken soup in them

    Reply

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