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A baking dish filled with cheesy green chicken enchiladas topped with fresh cilantro.

St. Patrick’s Day Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 8 corn tortilla s
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with ground cumin, garlic powder, and 0.25 cup of salsa verde.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining salsa verde with the sour cream until smooth.
  • Spread 0.5 cup of the salsa mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Place a portion of chicken and 1 tablespoon of cheese into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.