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Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy, Cheesy & Family-Friendly
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 10 Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 10 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cans salsa verde
  • ½ cup sour cream or labaneh
  • Fresh or dried cilantro optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Stir in salsa verde and heat through.
  • Remove from heat and mix in sour cream (or labaneh) and cilantro.
  • Reserve 1 cup of sauce.
  • Stir shredded chicken and half of the cheese into the remaining sauce.
  • Spread half of the reserved sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
  • Labaneh can be used instead of sour cream.
  • Freeze before baking for an easy make-ahead meal.