Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas, a dish that brings together tender shredded chicken, sweet roasted corn, and zesty spices for a delightful meal any night of the week. With creamy dressing and topped with savory enchilada sauce, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, you can customize them with your favorite ingredients, making them family-friendly and versatile. Whether you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken or experimenting with different toppings, this recipe ensures each bite is bursting with flavor. Serve them warm with fresh sides, and enjoy a delicious twist on a classic Mexican dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie)
- 1 1/2 cups roasted corn
- 8 corn tortillas
- 12 oz green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, green chiles, and cotija cheese.
- In another bowl, whisk together avocado oil mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Combine this dressing with the filling mixture.
- Spread half a cup of green enchilada sauce at the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Warm each tortilla in the microwave for 10–20 seconds until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the filling and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the casserole dish and pour remaining enchilada sauce over them. Sprinkle additional cotija cheese on top.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with diced red onion and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg