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Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Irresistibly Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas You’ll Love

Enjoy vibrant Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas that are quick, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup salsa verde store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup chopped onion sautéed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by shredding the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, salsa verde, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper and heat through.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
  5. Spoon chicken filling into each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  6. Pour more salsa verde over the rolled enchiladas and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Allow resting for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These enchiladas are versatile and can be customized with various toppings or add-ins like black beans or veggies.

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