Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas layer tender shredded chicken and Monterey Jack in soft corn tortillas, all smothered with a rich sour cream and green chile sauce. The balance of mild heat from chiles, bright cilantro, and mellow onions creates a comforting, cheesy bake perfect for a relaxed family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas, one at a time, for 5 seconds per side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to the skillet as needed.
- 4
Drain the tortillas between layers of paper towel and keep them warm.
- 5
Divide the chicken, 10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, and the onion among 12 tortillas.
- 6
Roll each tortilla and place it seam side down in the prepared pan.
- 7
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the mixture starts to boil. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring until thickened. Stir in the sour cream and green chiles, stirring occasionally. Heat through but do not let it boil.
- 8
Pour the mixture over the enchiladas.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.
- 10
Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Calories 693.53 kcal High 35%
- Protein 48.62 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 33.48 g 12%
- Total Fat 39.49 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 21.19 g High 106%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 175.18 mg High 58%
- Sodium 801.32 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.08 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 477.65 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 298.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 59.99 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 8.87 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 693.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 693.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 693.53 calories and 48.62 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 801.32 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.19 g (106% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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