Chicken Enchiladas Verde Recipe – Mexican Special
Chicken Enchiladas Verde are a flavorful Mexican main course featuring tender shredded chicken rolled in soft tortillas and baked with green enchilada sauce. This easy Mexican recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive meals, combining cheesy goodness, tangy tomatillo flavors, and fresh cilantro for a satisfying enchiladas recipe everyone will love.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time25 min
- Total Time45 min
Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients:
Chicken Enchiladas Verde Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce (tomatillo-based)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken Enchiladas Verde Instructions:
Preheat over to 180°C (350°F).
Warm tortillas lightly in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
Mix shredded chicken with a few tablespoons of green sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
Arrange rolled enchiladas in a baking dish, seam side down.
Pour remaining green sauce evenly over enchiladas.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Recipe Notes:
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
Mix a portion of the green sauce with chicken to keep enchiladas moist.
Use Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese for best melt and flavor.
Optional: sauté onions in olive oil for added depth.
Garnish with cilantro and sour cream for freshness and creaminess.
Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden for perfect texture.
