Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verde Recipe

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Creamy chicken enchiladas verde provide dining-out experiences at home through restaurant-inspired recipes that deliver professional-quality results in family kitchens. This upscale recipe recreates the sophisticated flavors and presentations found in premium Mexican restaurants. The creamy verde sauce creates rich, indulgent flavors that satisfy discerning palates.

Creamy chicken enchiladas verde

Enjoy the dining out experience at home with this restaurant-inspired recipe.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

  • 1 cup tomatillo salsa

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons oil

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

  • 1 ½ cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA

  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Mix sour cream and salsa until well blended. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken, 1 cup sour cream mixture, chiles and 1/2 cup cheese.

  3. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining tomatillo sauce and cheese. Cover.

  4. Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Tips

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of hot cooked rice to round out the meal.

Special Extra: Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions just before serving.

Variation: Prepare as directed, omitting the oil and substituting 1 pound extra-lean ground beef for the chicken. Brown meat with onions and garlic; continue as directed.

How to Shred Cooked Chicken: Place cooked chicken on cutting board. Use 2 forks or your fingers to pull meat lengthwise in opposite directions, separating it into long shreds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

651 Calories
38g Fat
44g Carbs
36g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 651
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g48%
Saturated Fat 17g86%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 1291mg56%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%
Dietary Fiber 3g10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin C 21mg23%
Calcium 100mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 308mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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