Green Enchiladas: Easy Recipe for a Fresh Flavorful Twist
Green enchiladas are a delightful twist on a classic dish, bursting with fresh flavors that make for a wonderful meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, half of the green enchilada sauce, cheese, onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet just until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or spinach.
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Green Enchiladas