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GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS: Classic Recipe with Hatch Green Chile



In this video, I share a classic recipe for Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas made with Hatch Green Chile. There are so many ways to make them, but use this sauce as a starting off point. Read on for the recipe:

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

shredded chicken

1/2 a white or yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 to 2 cups Hatch green chile, roasted, peeled & chopped
salt & pepper to taste
5 cups hot water

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour

corn tortillas
oil for frying
shredded cheese of your choice

Heat a large skillet or pan on the stovetop with enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Then add minced onion and green chile. Mix and allow to cook a few minutes. Season with plenty of salt & pepper. Add hot water and let it come to a boil. Then lower heat and let it continue to simmer. Meanwhile, in a separate, small skillet, melt butter and add flour. Mix continually to form a paste, which will serve as thickening agent. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, then take paste and add it to pan with chile. Stir to let paste fully dissolve into sauce. Sauce will begin to thicken. Continue to let simmer on low. (Total amount of cook time should be about 15-20 minutes)

Meantime, fry corn tortillas and set aside. Place a layer of fried corn tortillas in a 9×13″ baking dish. Pour enough chile sauce to completely cover them. Add shredded chicken. Top with shredded cheese, and more diced onion if desired. Then repeat the process, layering more tortillas, chile sauce, cheese and onion…until baking dish is full. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.
Remove from onion, let cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!

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*All music in this video used with rights from Storyblocks:
1:42 “Latin Seduction” – Neil Cross
5:12 “Funky Samba” – Neil Cross
7:23 “Latin Hippy Party” – Music Design by Jason Inc.

38 Comments

  1. @steveludwig4200

    I've found another good substitute for fresh or frozen REAL roasted green chile is actually Bueno brand frozen green chile that is typically available in most grocery stores at least in Texas and of course NM.

  3. @condeerogers5858

    This is awesome. Like you I too make these differently, but this way is awesome. What I love about your recipes is when you say green chiles, you mean green chiles. Me too. Nothing else green works for me when it's called green Chile.

  8. @pauldavis8629

    One of my favorites. When we run out Fresh Green Chile, we use Bueno Frozen Green Chile (made in ABQ). The next best thing to Fresh Hatch Green.

  9. @kylezilke4921

    I was planning to make green enchiladas for a Sunday dinner after church. I was making them into a casserole, also. I usually cover chicken breast with chicken stock and bake in the oven until done and then shred the chicken. I use the rest of the liquid with some more water in the sauce, but pretty much the same as you do otherwise. I can attest to a tasty recipe.

  10. @kriskhenderson

    My corn tortillas do not fry up like yours did. They do not puff up at all. I've tried to lower the heat or increase and they just get stiff and fried. Is there a specific type or brand that works best or another secret?

  12. @marsaymeagher3705

    Thanks do much for your input
    On making from scratch this great recipe!! Going to get all the things I need at the store to make these up!!
    Marsay from Az. 🌞💓

  16. @lefty7510

    Looks great! I never knew there were so many ways to make enchiladas. Last time I tried I used too much canned enchilada sauce & made myself sick. I can do these. Thanks!🥘

  20. @kathycourtney2

    I do not fry my tortillas anymore….I have found roasting them on a griddle till they are lightly toasted have a little more texture and hold up well with the sauce.

  23. @lorirants7538

    Absolutely delicious and thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️ You always get a 5 stars rating from me!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  26. @janicevoss864

    Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I make something similar that’s called Chicken Fiesta! Have a great weekend. 💕

  27. @victorkain3500

    You wanna know why I love you? I'm from roswell and haven't been to n.m. since 2007. You remind me of home. Thank you.

  29. @popetony7673

    I love munster cheese. Being from Wisconsin I forget people don't have massive varieties of cheese at their stores. But I can only find jarred or canned hatch peppers.

  34. @batsell582

    Saw this video Sunday morning here in Kentucky. So after Mass, it was right to Kroger for a few ingredients I didn’t have. Used the Muenster Cheese as suggested. After pulling my chicken off the rotisserie chicken I poured hot water right in the bag with bones skin and all, let it sit for a bit while preparing other ingredients, strained that and used it for my five cups of water. Had the 505 Southwestern Hatch Chile that I had previously purchased from Costco. Made it just as shown. GOODNESS! This is a keeper! Put a bit of sour cream on my fork with every bite. Yummy, THANKS!!!

  35. @jwwvisioneering

    You do SUCH amazing food. I was born in Las Cruces and I would like to see a Sour Cream Enchilada Recipe. Thank you!!

  37. @ANTOCOOKINGART

    special recipe for your managing and cooking and i will tests it sometime and i support to this video thank you for the food recipe❤❤

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