Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsHacienda ColoradoChicken Enchilada Recipe

Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Inspired by Hacienda Colorado
Time1h
Serves4

Shredded chicken with New Mexico Hatch green chile sauce. Choice of 2 or 3.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

Method

Chicken Filling

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine Chicken and Spices

    Add shredded chicken, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Green Chile Sauce

  1. 3

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the roasted green chiles, chicken broth, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.

Enchiladas Assembly

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 5

    Fill the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a pan for a few seconds on each side to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with the chicken filling and roll them up tightly.

  3. 6

    Arrange in Baking Dish

    Spread a thin layer of the green chile sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining green chile sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

  4. 7

    Bake the Enchiladas

    Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

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