Description
These Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas deliver the ultimate Southwestern comfort with roasted chiles, tender chicken, and melty cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas (preferably white corn)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1½ cups roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce or homemade green chile sauce
- 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fresh Hatch chiles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a bowl and cover to steam for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Peel, stem, and seed cooled chiles. Chop into pieces. In a bowl, mix chicken, chiles, half the cheese, and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm each tortilla in a skillet for 10–15 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds.
- Lower oven to 350°F. Spread a layer of sauce in a 9×13-inch dish. Fill each tortilla with 2–3 tbsp filling, roll, and place seam-side down. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Mix mild and hot Hatch chiles to customize spice. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking. Generous sauce keeps enchiladas moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: hatch chile, enchiladas, green chile, new mexican, spicy comfort food