05/21/2026
Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas 😍🍴 trust me, these will become your new favorite in rotation. Plus, it makes the best leftovers and turns into the perfect freeze-ahead meal 😊
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Serves: 4-5
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tsp avocado oil
½ yellow onion, diced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles
½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp cumin
Juice of 1 small lime
⅓ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided (any similar works)
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 tortillas
1 (15-ounce) can green enchilada sauce (or salsa verde)
½ cup chicken bone broth
Optional toppings:
Sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, green onion, lime wedges
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion & bell pepper and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the shredded chicken, green chiles, salt, cumin, lime juice, sour cream, 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, and ¼ cup cheddar cheese. Stir until creamy and combined. Remove from the heat.
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the green enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Stir until warmed through and smooth.
Pour small amount of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
Warm tortillas slightly so they’re easier to roll. Spoon 1–2 tbsp of sauce onto each tortilla, then fill with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, leaving some of the tortilla edges exposed so they can crisp up while baking.
Top with the remaining cheese and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden around the edges.
Let cool slightly, then top with avocado, cilantro, green onion, and a squeeze of lime before serving 🍋🟩