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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas for a Weeknight Dinner

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Make these creamy green chile chicken enchiladas for a flavorful, comforting meal that fits into your busy schedule. This easy recipe uses shredded chicken for quick preparation and features a zesty green chile sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir the shredded chicken and diced green chiles into the creamy sauce mixture.
  4. Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable.
  5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken and sauce mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and arranged in the dish.
  6. Pour any remaining sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a brighter flavor, use a high-quality green enchilada sauce instead of making the creamy sauce from scratch.
  • You can assemble this dish ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream before serving.

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