You are here: Home » Blog » Main Dishes » New Mexico Style Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Show This easy New Mexico-style green chile chicken enchiladas recipe stacks the tortillas like a casserole instead of rolling them. Stacking makes them so much easier to make! This recipe makes eight servings for just $2.19 per serving. It costs $17.54 for the entire casserole. I love serving these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Cheesy Green Chile Cornbread and Slow Cooker Refried Beans! This recipe is my favorite Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas out there, and everyone who tastes them agrees! The casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavor, layered throughout the dish. This green chile enchiladas recipe is a personal favorite of mine. It reminds me of my teaching days in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While there, I met and taught with some dear friends, including my friend Valerie. Val grew up in New Mexico, and her cooking is truly the gold standard when it comes to New Mexican food! She taught me things like putting red chile sauce on my mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving instead of gravy (LIFE-CHANGING), and how to peel freshly roasted green chiles. Whenever we would have a staff breakfast at school, Val would always bring this Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Even though it was breakfast, everyone ate it with delight, and there were never any leftovers! I think it has to do with the fact that the melding of molten cheese, green chile, and corn tortillas is the definition of comfort food for many folks in New Mexico. After you try this recipe, it just might be your new definition of comfort food, too! Ingredients and CostRecipe cost: $17.54 Per Serving Cost: $2.19 NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
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Stacking the tortillas does two things to this Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe:
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Recipe FAQ’sHow do you keep chicken enchiladas from getting soggy? Using yellow corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas is one way to avoid having soggy chicken enchiladas. You can also quickly fry the tortillas in hot oil to help crisp them up and almost waterproof them. Is it OK to make enchiladas ahead of time? Yes! Make this dish up to twenty-four hours ahead of time. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil before placing in the fridge. You can then take the dish from the fridge to bake when needed. What do you put inside enchiladas? This recipe calls for cream soups, chicken, green chile sauce, and seasonings. It is then layered with cheese, tomatoes, and green onions. You can add other options such as beans, rice, and corn if desired. More Mexican Inspired Recipes
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Serving: 1serving | Calories: 590kcal | Protein: 43g | Fat: 36.1g | Saturated Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4.2g | Calcium: 530mg | Iron: 2.9mg This post first appeared on Food Folks and Fun on May 7, 2018. Reader InteractionsShould I bake my enchiladas covered or uncovered?Most enchiladas are baked and covered with foil until heated through. Oven temperatures and baking times vary per recipe, but on average they cook in a 350°F oven for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the enchiladas after they are heated through.
What is the best melting cheese for enchiladas?What Kind of Cheese For Enchiladas. Use a shredded Mexican cheese blend for the best melting and flavor. A rustic cut blend of 4 cheese is the best all-around cheese for enchiladas. Look for one that includes Montery Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheese.
How do you make enchiladas crispy and not soggy?To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.
What are enchiladas Suizas made of?Enchiladas Suizas are cheesy shredded chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce. My weeknight-friendly recipe is made using shredded rotisserie chicken and the easiest, creamiest salsa verde sauce! Enchiladas Suizas are the creamiest, most delicious enchiladas you'll probably ever have.
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