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a cast-iron skillet with chicken enchiladas topped with lime, avocado, cilantro, and red onion
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5 from 22 votes

Sour Cream and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup finely diced roasted hatch chile peppers

For the Enchiladas:

  • 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde, divided
  • 8 (6-inch) tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

For Serving (optional):

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a large bowl, add the chicken, sour cream, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hatch chiles. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

Make the Enchiladas:

  • Spread 1 cup of the salsa verde in an even layer across the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet (or a 9x13-inch casserole dish).
  • In a separate small skillet set over medium-low heat, heat 1/4 cup of salsa verde. Working one at a time, heat each tortilla in the warm salsa verde until just softened, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer the softened tortilla to a plate and fill with about 2 tablespoons of chicken filling. Gently roll the tortilla, then lay seam side down in the prepared skillet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, adding more salsa to the pan as needed.
  • Pour the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Transfer the enchiladas to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the cheese is hot and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro, diced onion, and avocado (if using). Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 2680kcal | Carbohydrates: 174g | Protein: 189g | Fat: 141g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 615mg | Sodium: 5922mg | Potassium: 1957mg | Fiber: 31g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1887IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 1548mg | Iron: 14mg