Description
Mexican-inspired green chile chicken enchiladas deliver incredible comfort with robust southwestern flavors. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty green chiles create a delectable meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced fire-roasted green chiles
- 15 oz (425 g) can green enchilada sauce
- 15 oz (425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 5 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsps chopped cilantro
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 ¼ tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Avocado, cilantro, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C), positioning rack to accommodate a large oven-safe skillet for a vibrant Mexican-inspired enchilada creation.
- Aromatics Development: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high temperature, sautéing onions with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder until onions become translucent and fragrant, releasing their deep, rich essence.
- Protein and Sauce Integration: Reduce skillet heat to medium, combining shredded chicken, black beans, roasted green chiles, cilantro, and green enchilada sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to create a cohesive, flavor-packed mixture that will serve as the enchilada’s robust core.
- Tortilla Incorporation: Carefully fold tortilla triangles into the skillet, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly coated with the savory sauce, distributing flavors evenly throughout the dish.
- Cheese Topping and Baking: Sprinkle shredded cheese generously across the surface, creating a molten blanket. Transfer skillet directly into preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden-brown with slight bubbling.
- Garnishing and Serving: Remove from oven and adorn with fresh cilantro leaves, creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, transforming the dish into a visually appealing and flavor-rich meal ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Shred chicken in advance to save time and ensure even cooking throughout the dish.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust green chiles and chili powder to match your spice tolerance, creating a personalized flavor experience.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a melting cheese like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for optimal gooey texture and authentic taste.
- Tortilla Tip: Use corn tortillas for traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer texture – both work beautifully in this skillet method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg