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Green Chile Pepper Jack Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chile Pepper Jack Chicken Enchiladas are a simple, flavorful weeknight meal that balances mild heat and creamy cheese with tender shredded chicken wrapped in tortillas and baked in green enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked or rotisserie chicken) Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
  • 1 cup green chiles (diced) Drain excess liquid to avoid a runny filling.
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese (divided) Reserve half for topping.
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade) Can use homemade sauce for better flavor.
  • 8 pieces tortillas (corn or flour) Warm briefly to prevent cracking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix shredded chicken, half of the pepper jack cheese, and diced green chiles in a bowl.
  3. Spoon a few tablespoons of green enchilada sauce into a baking dish to coat the bottom.
  4. Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
  5. Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  6. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.
  7. Pour remaining green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining pepper jack cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce bubbles.
  2. Let the pan rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve enchiladas hot with a dollop of sour cream or chopped cilantro. Pair with sides like Mexican rice or black beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.