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Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Creamy Green Chili Sauce made with Greek Yogurt and spicy green chilis! An easy weeknight meal that will beat going out to eat any day of the week!
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Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chili Sauce

Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Creamy Green Chili Sauce made with Greek Yogurt and spicy green chilis! An easy weeknight meal that will beat going out to eat any day of the week! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 10
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese
  • 8-10 whole wheat tortillas

Green Chili Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoons of grape seed oil
  • 1/2 cup of diced shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of arrowroot
  • 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup of plain green yogurt
  • salt & pepper
  • 7 oz. of mild diced green chili
  • 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese
  • toppings: avocado diced tomato, cilantro, jalapano

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat a medium saucepan to medium high heat, add in grape seed oil and shallots. Cook until shallots are slightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and arrowroot. Stir until arrowroot is combined and sticking to the shallots, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Next whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in greek yogurt, green chilis, and salt & pepper let simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl add cooked chicken, 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Toss to combine.
  • Spray the bottom of a 13x9" baking dish with PAM.
  • Add 1/3 cup of chicken mixture to tortilla, roll it up and lay down (seam side down) in baking dish. Continue until all tortillas are used up.
  • Cover enchiladas with creamy green chili sauce.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese on top.
  • Bake in oven for 20 or until cheese is slightly browned.
  • Serve! Garnish with diced tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, or jalapenos.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1.9mg