Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile wrap tender shredded chicken and onions in soft tortillas, smothered with tangy green chile and jalapeño salsas and a rich sour cream sauce. Melted Cheddar adds a comforting finish while fresh cilantro brightens each bite. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering when you want something creamy with a gentle kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile, 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
- 51 / 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.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the sour cream mixture: In a blender or food processor, blend the cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno salsa, and 1/2 can of the green chile salsa until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
To make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, onion, and the remaining 1 1/2 cans of green chile salsa until well combined.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a conventional or microwave oven until soft. Pour enough of the sour cream mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish to coat the bottom. Place 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of the chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up, and set them seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sour cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- 5
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.
- Calories 400.91 kcal High 20%
- Protein 20.07 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 33.92 g 12%
- Total Fat 20.25 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.26 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.15 mg High 22%
- Sodium 839.49 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 1.84 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.59 g --
- Added Sugars 1.84 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 363.32 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 250.02 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.51 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 400.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Salsa, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile healthy?
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chile has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 400.91 calories and 20.07 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 839.49 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.26 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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