While I use Monterey jack cheese for most Mexican dishes, pepper jack or even cheddar are good substitutes.While a little unconventional, you can replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.Just heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, you can cook 1.5 lbs fresh boneless chicken.Corn tortillas - what encases the yummy filling and soaks up the sauce.Īs with any recipe, you can mix and match your ingredients.Green enchilada sauce - store-bought works great.Cheese - can't have enchiladas without some cheese on top which creates that gooey factor.Sour cream - adds that slight tang which green enchiladas are known for.Taco seasoning - a quick and easy way to add some spice and flavor to the dish.Rotisserie chicken - don't have to waste time cooking the chicken.Make-Ahead - You can prepare the dish up to a day in advance and then bake when ready.Flavorful - While it is a lot a store-bought ingredients, make no mistake it is loaded with flavor.Simple - With rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning and green enchilada sauce, most of the heavy lifting is taken away.And that's the case with these green chicken enchiladas.Īnd if you're looking for a beef option, you can never go wrong with these enchiladas con carne. And even better it can be very simple to prepare. I mean what is not to like - cheese, tortillas, sauce and protein. I'm a huge fan of easy Mexican dinners - from a chicken enchilada skillet to carne asada tacos to an Instant Pot chicken burrito bowl.Įnchiladas are one of those meals you'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't enjoy it.

Super cheesy, creamy, tangy and easy to prepare, this green chicken enchiladas recipe is a tasty weeknight meal everyone will love.

Green chicken enchiladas