Description
These creamy and delicious salsa verde chicken enchiladas make the perfect easy, wholesome dinner that’s full of flavor and simple to prepare. A comforting family favorite you’ll want to add to your weekly meal rotation!
Ingredients
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- 1 16 oz bottle salsa verde ((your favorite brand, I used Herdez))
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lb chicken, shredded
- 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((for topping the enchiladas))
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the salsa verde and sour cream. Whisk together until combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the Filling: Begin by cooking the chicken. Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred finely using two forks or your hands.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, black beans, green chilis, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and salt. Mix together until combined and then set aside.
- Assemble Enchiladas: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Assemble the enchiladas by placing a spoonful of the filling mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly and place seam side down in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Pour the creamy salsa verde mixture directly over the top of the enchiladas, being sure to evenly coat them. Top with shredded cheese before placing in the oven to bake.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serve immediately while they're nice and hot. Garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be transferred to a sealed container and refrigerated to enjoy for up to 3 days.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Follow the recipe to assemble the enchiladas (waiting to top them with the sauce and cheese), then wrap the pan tightly with foil. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, then add the sauce and shredded cheese before baking as directed.
- Freezing Instructions: Baked enchiladas will store well wrapped tightly in aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Alternatively, they can be assembled and then frozen without baking first. Thaw in the fridge before baking as directed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican