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Verde Roasted Corn Chicken Enchiladas

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Verde Roasted Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • cups fire-roasted corn
  • ½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup diced green chiles
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Creamy Corn Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 –2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Assembly

  • 8 fajita-size flour tortillas
  • 1 12-ounce can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • For Serving
  • Crumbled Cotija cheese
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Jarred sliced jalapeños optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, fire-roasted corn, Pepper Jack cheese, Cotija cheese, green chiles, and cilantro.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, adobo sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread about ½ cup of the green enchilada sauce over the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm the tortillas for 20–30 seconds in the microwave to make them easier to roll.
  • Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if you'd like the cheese lightly browned.
  • Top with crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and sliced jarred jalapeños if desired.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken keeps this recipe quick and easy for weeknights.
  • Fire-roasted corn adds a sweeter, smokier flavor than regular frozen corn.
  • Warming the tortillas before rolling helps prevent cracking.
  • For even easier assembly, you can prepare the filling up to one day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Servings: 5