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Creamy green chicken enchiladas with salsa verde baked in a speckled casserole dish and topped with avocado, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro
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Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde

These Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde are cheesy, high in protein, and easy enough for busy weeknights. Made with shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, green enchilada sauce, and melty cheese, they're perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly dinners, and delicious leftovers the whole family will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 - 5
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Juice of 1 small lime
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided (or anything similar works)
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 tortillas (flour, or I like Siete Foods for gluten-free)
  • 1 15-ounce can green enchilada sauce (or salsa verde)
  • ½ cup chicken bone broth

Optional toppings:

  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Green onion
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion & bell pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add the shredded chicken, green chiles, salt, cumin, lime juice, sour cream, 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, and ¼ cup cheddar cheese. Stir until creamy and combined. Remove from the heat.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the green enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Stir until warmed through and smooth.
  • Pour small amount of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Warm tortillas slightly so they’re easier to roll. Spoon 1–2 tbsp of sauce onto each tortilla, then fill with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, leaving some of the tortilla edges exposed so they can crisp up while baking.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden around the edges.
  • Let cool slightly, then top with avocado, cilantro, green onion, and a squeeze of lime before serving. Enjoy!

To Store:

  • Store leftover enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    To freeze, let cool completely, then wrap tightly or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating (if froze). Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm larger portions in a 350°F oven until heated through.

Notes

Swaps & Substitutions:
  • Oil: Avocado oil or olive oil both work well.
  • Onion: Swap yellow onion for white onion.
  • Bell pepper: Any color bell pepper works.
  • Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut, or use cooked shredded chicken breasts.
  • Green chiles: Use mild or hot, depending on your preferred spice level.
  • Sour cream: Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • Cheese: Monterey Jack can be replaced with Pepper Jack, Oaxaca, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend. Feel free to use all Monterey Jack in place of the cheddar if preferred.
  • Tortillas: Flour tortillas are traditional, or use your favorite gluten-free tortillas (I like Siete Foods).
  • Sauce: Salsa verde can be used in place of green enchilada sauce.
  • Broth: Chicken broth works in place of chicken bone broth.