When it comes to weeknight dinners, sometimes the key to success lies in taking a few smart shortcuts. These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect example of how you can create a mouthwatering, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. By using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and canned Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, you can have this flavorful dish ready in no time.
One of the best time-savers here is the rotisserie chicken. Not only is it a quick way to get perfectly cooked, shredded chicken, but it also adds a depth of flavor that comes from the seasoning and roasting process. Simply shred the chicken, mix it with gluten-free taco seasoning, cheese, and sour cream, and your enchilada filling is ready to go. As a note, check with your store to make sure the rotisserie chickens are not rubbed or injected with anything containing gluten. Plain rotisserie chicken is your safest bet but just ask!
Another fantastic shortcut is using Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce. This sauce is packed with authentic Southwestern flavors, making it the ideal base for these enchiladas. By gently warming the sauce before assembling the enchiladas, you allow the tortillas to soften and absorb some of that delicious green chile flavor, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste.
Assembling the enchiladas is as easy as it gets—dip the tortillas in the warmed sauce, fill them with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them in the baking dish. A final layer of sauce and a generous sprinkle of cheese on top, and your enchiladas are ready for the oven.
In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a pan of cheesy, bubbly enchiladas that taste like they’ve been slow cooked for hours. Top them off with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, and you’ve got a satisfying meal that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. These enchiladas are not only quick and easy but also packed with the bold flavors of green chiles and creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for those busy nights when you need dinner on the table fast!
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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Servings: 5
Calories: 644kcal
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Gently heat the rest of the sauce in a large skillet until warm.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, taco seasoning, 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella, and ¾ cup sour cream. Mix until well combined.
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Dip one corn tortilla into the warm enchilada sauce, fill with about ⅓ cup of the filling, roll, and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Pout the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with cilantro, dollop with sour cream, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 22g110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 159mg53%
Sodium 723mg30%
Potassium 380mg11%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 1001IU20%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 733mg73%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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