Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Quick Recipe)

Green Chile chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite family weeknight dinners. This easy dish uses minimal ingredients but delivers huge Mexican-inspired flavor with every cheesy bite thanks to tender chunks of chicken and green chiles.

My family LOVES Mexican-inspired food, so we typically eat it at least once a week. Sometimes, we eat it 2-3 times a week since there are so many variations and ways to enjoy Mexican flavors!

Tacos and burritos regularly make their way into my meal plan. And from time to time, you’ll find fun Mexican-inspired options such as Mexican Stuffed Shells on our dinner table.

If you love enchiladas, my Chicken And Rice Enchiladas are a family favorite that we enjoy regularly (including this week!).

But even when you love a dish, it’s fun to change it up so it’s always interesting and delicious. That’s the inspiration for these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas – they make a similar dish but feel new and exciting.

If you want more Tex-Mex inspired recipes, try my Baked Rolled Tacos or Easy Crunchy Wonton Taco Cups.

Ingredients Needed For Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

I love that you don’t need a huge number of ingredients to make a delicious meal the whole family will love.

• Chicken – cooked and cubed or shredded chicken breast
• Colby Jack Cheese – shredded
• Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
• Sour Cream – regular, low fat, or even Greek yogurt works well
• 6-inch Tortillas – yellow corn tortillas, white corn tortillas, or even small flour tortillas
• Green Chiles
• Salt and Pepper – to taste

NOTE: For more recipe details, please check out the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of the post!

How to Make Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

You’ll love how easy these green chicken enchiladas are to make! Just follow these simple steps.

Step 1 – Preheat Oven

Preheat oven and prepare an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick spray. 

Step 2 – Prepare Chicken Filling

Combine the chicken, cheese, green chiles, salt, and pepper until mixed thoroughly.

Step 3 – Warm Enchilada Sauce

Pour green enchilada sauce into a small saucepan and heat on medium heat until warm.

Dip the corn tortillas in the warm enchilada sauce.

Step 4 – Fill Tortillas

Put some of the chicken mixture onto the center of the warm tortilla.

Place a little sour cream on top of the enchilada filling.

Step 5 – Placed Filled Tortillas In Baking Dish

Roll the tortilla. Place in the prepared baking dish, making sure to place seam side of the tortilla on the bottom of the casserole dish. 

Repeat this process with the tortillas until the pan is full or all tortillas are used.

Step 6 – Top Enchiladas With Sauce And Cheese

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the stuffed tortillas. Sprinkle the enchiladas with the remaining cheese.

Step 7 – Bake

Bake until golden brown and cheese is bubbly, approximately 20 minutes.

Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately! Top your creamy green Chile chicken enchiladas with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Notes And Expert Tips

• Rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe as it adds a lot of added flavor to the enchiladas.

• Dipping the tortilla shells in the sauce helps to keep the shell pliable and is less likely to crack and become hard during baking.

• Double the recipe and freeze half for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

• If you prefer not to dip the corn tortillas in the sauce but still want to keep them from cracking, simply wrap the tortillas in a moistened paper towel and microwave for about 30 – 40 seconds.

How To Serve Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

This weeknight dinner can be a complete meal on its own! However, if you’re like me and want a little flavor variety, here are some ideas.

Rice – This weeknight meal would be amazing with some Mexican rice!

Salad – Enchiladas are a complete meal on their own but you might like to serve a fresh side dish alongside such as our Easy Broccoli Salad or Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Bacon.

Dessert – Ice cream is a favorite dessert no matter what’s on the menu. Be sure to give our Butter Pecan Ice Cream (No-Cook, No-Churn) or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Easy No-Churn Recipe) a try. 😉

Variations Of Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas To Try

• Add garlic – including a dash or two in the enchilada sauce would be delicious.

• Add beans – a drained can of black beans or a can of refried beans mixed in with the chicken mixture will introduce extra protein and more depth of flavor.

• Fun toppings! Some ideas could include red onions, salsa, salsa verde, fresh tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, avocado, Tajin, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, or a touch of lime juice.

• Add a little heat – A little cayenne pepper, or a splash of your favorite hot sauce should do the trick. Just use with discretion when serving this meal to kids or adults sensitive to heat.

• Change the meat – swap out chicken for pulled pork, ground turkey or even ground beef.

• Switch up the cheese – try Mexican-blend, mozzarella, pepper jack, sharp cheddar, or Monterey jack cheese. Or use a combination of your favorites!

• Make it creamy with cream cheese – sometimes I

Make It Gluten-Free 

The one ingredient that needs to be replaced in this dish is the Green Chile Enchilada Sauce as it is not naturally gluten-free. Some contain thickeners that are unsafe in gluten-free recipes.

Check labels when buying your sauce to make sure you grab a gluten-free variety.

Make It Dairy-Free

To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free alternatives for the Colby jack cheese and sour cream.

Storing Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Place leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 – 4 days. Reheat in microwave or air fryer.

To freeze, do not bake but cover the baking dish with a lid or foil and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, put them in the fridge overnight then bake and enjoy!!!

Time Saving Tip – I often make a double batch and freeze half of it for a super easy dinner another night!

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas FAQs

How much filling should I put in the corn tortillas?

That is a good question. I would recommend putting approximately 2 – 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the tortilla. Some people prefer more and some prefer less. If you use less, you can fill more shells and if you prefer more, you will not use as many shells.

Can I make these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas ahead of time?

My preference is to make, bake, and eat them on the same day. As the enchiladas sit, they become soggy from absorbing the sauce.

Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn?

Of course! Both are equally delicious in the recipe. Corn tortillas are typically the go-to in enchilada dishes, but flour tortillas work just as well.

More Family-Friendly Main Dish Dinners To Try

• Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas (Weeknight Oven Meal)
• Easy Air Fryer Calzone
• Easy Fajita Burgers
• Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli
• Air Fryer Indian Tacos (with Homemade Fry Bread)
• Homemade Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

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