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A white pyrex dish with light brown corn tortillas rolled up with light green sauce, green avocado diced and green cilantro on top.

Chicken Avocado Enchilada Recipe

If you are craving a comforting dinner that feels special but doesn't require hours in the kitchen, these Chicken Avocado Enchiladas are it. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, creamy avocados, and a vibrant tomatillo enchilada sauce, this recipe comes together quickly and delivers big, fresh flavor. It is the kind of meal that works just as well for a busy weeknight as it does for feeding a hungry crowd.
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Course: Main Course, Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 243kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Avocado Filling

  • ½ Cup Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 Garlic Clove Chopped
  • 1 Avocado Diced
  • 3 Cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
  • ½ Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Chicken Avocado Enchiladas

  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 3 Cups Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Recipe Chicken Avocado Filling (recipe above)
  • ½ Cup Cojita Cheese Crumbled

Garnish

  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • avocado diced
  • Fresh limes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly oil a 9x13 glass baking dish.

Prepare Chicken Avocado Filling

  • In a small saucepan sauté the diced yellow onion and chopped garlic until translucent.
  • Add the diced avocado and gently mash the avocado and combine with the onions
  • Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, chicken broth and tomatillo enchilada sauce and stir to combine.
  • Bring the filling to a simmer and then turn the heat off and set aside until ready to use.

Assemble the Chicken Avocado Enchiladas

  • In a small saucepan, heat the 3 cups of tomatillo enchilada sauce to a simmer and turn off.
  • One by one, dip the corn tortillas into the hot sauce to warm and soften the tortillas; place them on the glass baking dish.
  • Spoon the chicken filling down the center of each tortilla, roll tightly and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
  • Repeat until all 12 tortilla are filled and rolled.
  • Pour the remaining tomatillo sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas (this is a very light covering) and sprinkle cheese over the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden.
  • Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and fresh squeezed lime juice (if desired)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 987mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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