Nutrition Facts for Chile chicken enchiladas
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Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Bursting with bold and zesty flavors, these Chile Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food for Mexican cuisine lovers. Tender shredded chicken, seasoned with a perfect blend of garlic and onion powders, is wrapped snugly in warm corn tortillas and layered with tangy green enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, and gooey melted Mexican-blend cheese. The dish is baked to golden, bubbly perfection and finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh cilantro, a dollop of creamy sour cream, and a refreshing squeeze of lime juice for a flavor-packed meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these enchiladas are an easy and satisfying dinner option to bring restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe simplifies Mexican cooking while keeping every bite deliciously authentic.

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Recipe Information

⏱️
Prep Time
20 min
🔥
Cook Time
30 min
🕐
Total Time
50 min
👥
Servings
4 servings
📊
Difficulty
Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items
  • 2 large Chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 2 cups Green enchilada sauce
  • 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles
  • 10 small Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 1 small Lime
💡
Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

📝 Instructions

11 steps
1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.

3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove them and set aside.

4

In a saucepan, combine the green enchilada sauce and diced green chiles and bring to a gentle simmer.

5

Shred the chicken using two forks once it has cooled slightly.

6

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

7

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.

8

Spoon a portion of the shredded chicken and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese onto each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

9

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11

Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the enchiladas. Serve with sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Cooking Tip: Take your time with each step for the best results!
668
cal
51.6g
protein
37.9g
carbs
35.4g
fat

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (426.3g)
Calories
668
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.4 g 45%
Saturated Fat 16.2 g 81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 158 mg 53%
Sodium 2238 mg 97%
Total Carbohydrate 37.9 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g 20%
Total Sugars 8.1 g
Protein 51.6 g 103%
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 1%
Calcium 519 mg 40%
Iron 3.4 mg 19%
Potassium 792 mg 17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

22.6%%
30.5%%
46.9%%
Fat: 1269 cal (46.9%%)
Protein: 826 cal (30.5%%)
Carbs: 610 cal (22.6%%)