Chicken and Corn Enchiladas with Salsa Verde

6 generous servings
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Ingredients

Enchiladas

  • 16 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 14-ounce can enchilada sauce

Filling

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
  • One 4-ounce can diced mild green chiles
  • Two teaspoon chili powder
  • One 14 3/4-ounce can cream-style corn
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 ounce (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, plus more for topping, if desired

Topping

  • 1/2 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
  • 1 tomatillo, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Garnish

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the filling ingredients. In a small bowl, mix together the salsa verde, tomatillo and sour cream for the topping.
  3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Dip one tortilla into sauce, turn over to coat both sides and shake off excess. Place tortilla on large flat work surface (such as a cookie sheet). Place about 1/3 cup filling mixture on the tortilla and roll up the tortilla into a cylinder. Place seam side down in prepared pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Pour salsa verde topping mixture over the filled tortillas, making sure that the edges of the tortillas are moistened with the sauce. Cover with foil and bake until hot, about 20 minutes. Uncover pan and sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Return pan to oven, uncovered and bake until the top is bubbly, about 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if using, and diced avocado and serve.