Description
Spicy Hatch Chile Enchiladas are a delightful explosion of flavor wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Filled with tender shredded chicken, smoky hatch chiles, and gooey cheese, then smothered in zesty enchilada sauce, this dish promises to be a hit at any table. Whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, these enchiladas bring comfort and joy with every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they can become your family’s new favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup roasted hatch chiles (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, roasted hatch chiles, and half of the cheese.
- Spoon the filling into each tortilla and roll tightly; place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg