Green Chicken (salsa verde) Enchiladas for TWO
Four rolled flour tortillas packed with seasoned shredded cheesy chicken topped with salsa verde and more cheese baked until golden with lightly crisp edges. Easy weeknight meal for two people!
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Equipment
- approximately 8 x 8 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great! (approx 3/4 lb)
- 4 6" flour tortillas
- 1 cup jarred salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
optional toppings:
- cilantro, diced avocado or guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, cheese sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an approximately 8″ x 8″ or 2 quart baking dish (or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet. Drop in diced onion, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cumin. Cook 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally or until onions are tender.
- Transfer half of the onions to a large bowl. To the same skillet with the onions, pour in salsa verde and cilantro. Stir to combine. Simmer 3-4 minutes then set aside.
- Add shredded chicken to same large bowl with the onion. Add sour cream, half of the cheese and 2 tablespoons of the reserved salsa verde sauce.
- Divide chicken mixture between the tortillas, roll and place place seam side down in the baking dish. Pour remaining salsa verde sauce over the top of the enchilada and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until hot and the cheese is melty. Optional: broil last 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy right away.
Notes
TIP:
Use any size tortillas (flour or corn) you may already have in the fridge. Adjust the size of the baking dish accordingly.
Try other meats - carnitas (pork) or beef would be delish too.
Swap in other cheeses like pepper jack or cheddar. Again, shop your fridge.