Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas

Health score
10%
Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas
20 min.
6
348kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and comfort? Look no further than these delectable Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas! Perfectly crafted for those busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families on the go.

Imagine tender, shredded chicken mingling with zesty green chiles, all enveloped in warm, soft flour tortillas. Each bite is a delightful combination of savory and spicy, topped with a generous layer of melted Mexican cheese that adds a creamy richness to the dish. The enchilada sauce, with its robust flavors, seeps into every crevice, ensuring that each enchilada is a taste sensation.

Not only are these enchiladas quick to prepare, but they also serve six, making them perfect for gatherings or meal prep. With a caloric count of just 348 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, the balance of protein, fat, and carbs makes this dish a satisfying option for any meal of the day.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas recipe. It’s a surefire way to bring a little fiesta to your table!

Ingredients

  • 9-inch flour tortilla ()
  • oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 3.5 cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 30 oz enchilada sauce divided canned
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.7 cup onion 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded divided

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Stir together first 4 ingredients, 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, and 1 cup cheese.
  3. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll tortillas up, and place, seam sides down, in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  6. Bake, covered, at 425 for 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein37.63%
Fat43.09%
Carbs19.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.916521691758%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.89mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.55kcal
17.38%
Fat:16.41g
25.25%
Saturated Fat:7.96g
49.76%
Carbohydrates:16.53g
5.51%
Net Carbohydrates:13.13g
4.77%
Sugar:10.72g
11.91%
Cholesterol:97.16mg
32.39%
Sodium:1680.26mg
73.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.25g
64.51%
Selenium:26.26µg
37.51%
Vitamin B3:6.8mg
33.98%
Phosphorus:334.45mg
33.45%
Calcium:278.59mg
27.86%
Vitamin A:1280.52IU
25.61%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.27%
Vitamin C:17.1mg
20.72%
Zinc:2.45mg
16.34%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.31%
Iron:2.65mg
14.73%
Fiber:3.4g
13.61%
Vitamin B12:0.7µg
11.7%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.44%
Folate:34.08µg
8.52%
Potassium:289.83mg
8.28%
Magnesium:30.2mg
7.55%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.2%
Copper:0.06mg
3.22%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.6%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%