Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican/Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

An easy enchilada recipe your friends and family will love!

3 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken from chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
1 10 oz. can Rotel, any heat level, drained
8-10 flour tortillas 6 inch
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup or my cream of mushroom soup substitute
1 cup salsa verde or any green sauce made from green chili, any heat level

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place diced or shredded chicken in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper if chicken needs it. Drain as much liquid as you can from the can of Rotel then add to the chicken. Mix to combine.
Place about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture in the middle of the tortilla. Top with a couple tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish that’s been coated with non-stick cooking spray. You should have about 8 to 10 enchiladas, depending on your technique.
Add the can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup salsa verde in a medium bowl and mix well. Pour sauce over the enchiladas and top with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbling and the cheese is well melted and lightly golden brown.

Rotel and salsa verde comes in different spice levels. Choose what works best for your taste.
I used Herdez brand salsa verde, but you can use what’s available in your area. You can also try green enchilada sauce instead.
Use any kind of cheese as long as it melts well. Try Monterrey Jack or a Mexican cheese like queso Asadero.
Use 1 ½ cups sour cream in place of cream of mushroom soup for a Suiza sauce.
Make ahead: assemble enchiladas, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. For best results, let stand at room temperature for an hour before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 350 F 45 minutes to an hour or until heated through. Remove foil and lightly brown the cheese.