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Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

Chicken, spinach, and cheese all rolled together in a tortilla and topped with a creamy green sauce. Delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 2 c. shredded cooked chicken
  • 2/3 c. finely chopped onion
  • 2 c. fresh spinach tear any large pieces into smaller parts
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro divided
  • 12 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 c. reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c. non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 c. tomatillo sauce
  • 12-13 flour tortillas preferably whole grain

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9 x 13 pan and 8 x 8 pan with non-stick pan spray.
  • In a large bowl mix together the shredded chicken, chopped onion, spinach, 2 Tbsp. cilantro, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, reserving about 2 c. for the topping.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the 2 Tbsp. flour to the hot oil and stir till all the flour is moistened. Add chicken broth all at once. Cook over medium heat till thickened, about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in Greek yogurt and tomatillo sauce.
  • Using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Keep sauce warm over very low heat, stirring frequently.
  • Build enchiladas by warming the tortillas slightly so they roll more easily. I usually put them between sheets of paper towel and warm the stack in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Build enchiladas by scooping 1/4-1/3 c. filling in each tortilla. Fold one end just over the middle and continue rolling to form the enchilada. Place in the prepared pan after rolling. Eight enchiladas fit in the 9 x 13 pan and 5 enchiladas fit in the 8 x 8 pan.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce evenly over prepared enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining cheese proportionately on each pan of enchiladas.
  • Bake at 350° F for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro.