These Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas are made with a creamy and delicious filling, and smothered with cheese. It is a great Mexican recipe to serve for themed nights and on Cinco de Mayo and one the whole family will love.
These enchiladas are really great for anytime you want to nosh on your favorite Mexican yummies. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon neutral flavored oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde, store-bought or try our roasted salsa verde recipe
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped, plus more for serving
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken, see how we make shredded chicken
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1 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
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6 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, see notes
Instructions
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Notes
- Meatless Version: Swap the chicken for vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onion, and winter squash. Add them to the creamy sauce cooked, but still with some crunch since they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Tortillas: Both flour and corn tortillas can be used. Flour tortillas soften much more than corn so it depends on what you have on hand and the final result you are looking for. If you use corn tortillas, look for thicker tortillas since they hold up a bit better than thin. You will need to soften the corn tortillas up a bit before filling and rolling them. Frying them in a little oil softens them and enhances the corn flavor of the tortillas.
- Make-ahead: As the enchiladas sit, they absorb more and more of the sauce, which can make them softer and a little soggy. I prefer making these the day of and don’t recommend making them ahead of time or freezing them. (That said, I’ve been known to chow down on the leftovers the next day without complaint.)
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