Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Prep
15 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
Servings
5
Ingredient List
- 2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
- 2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count)
- 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
- 1/3 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat chicken, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce and the chiles to simmering over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce evenly in baking dish. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Wrap tortillas tightly around filling, placing seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving; drizzle with sauce. Top with tomatoes and green onions.
Expert Tips
- Try adding chopped jalapeños to the chicken mixture, in addition to the chopped green chiles, for some added spicy heat.
- Chopped cilantro is a great fresh topper addition.
Nutrition
- 1 Serving Calories 530 (Calories from Fat 260); Total Fat 29g (Saturated Fat 11g ,Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 1550mg; Potassium 250mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 5g); Protein 32g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 35%; Iron 15%
- Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
