Ingredients and Weight:
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (15-ounce) can green chiles, diced
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salsa, for serving (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of cream of chicken soup in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, green chiles, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Pour the remaining cream of chicken soup over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve hot with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 enchiladas):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- Spicy with a kick from the green chiles
- Perfect for a crowd or as a special occasion dish
User Comments:
- "These enchiladas are absolutely delicious! The combination of chicken, green chiles, and cheese is perfect." - Sarah
- "I made these for a potluck and everyone raved about them. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit." - Samantha
- "I love that these enchiladas are made with corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. It gives them a nice crispy texture." - Mike
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and use extra vegetables, such as corn or black beans.
- To make a spicier version of this dish, add more green chiles or use a hotter variety of chile.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead.
