Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered in zesty green sauce, topped with melted cheese and cilantro. This mexican-inspired chicken (dairy-free-option) ready in about 45 minutes pairs corn tortillas, shredded cooked chicken, green enchilada sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté 3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in 2 cups green enchilada sauce and 2 cups shredded chicken, simmering 5 minutes until heated through.
- Step 2: Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 tortillas, top with 1/2 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar. Repeat with remaining tortillas and sauce. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep corn tortillas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Authentic Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce dairy-free-option?
Yes — this recipe is tagged dairy-free-option based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
