These Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups are quick and easy to make and will be a new addition to your weeknight meal rotation!
You are going to LOVE green chile & tomatilla chicken roll ups! It is the perfcet healthy and easy weeknight meal!
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This fall/winter I just kind of threw this dish together and it has become one of my "I have no idea what to make" weeknight meals ... aka ... a lifesaver at times. Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups are simple, healthy and freeze beautifully. I always split this in half for Justin and
How to Make Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups
This starts with chicken. You can use any you like (breast, tenderloins, thighs, whole) and prepare any way you would like:
- in a crockpot - what I did for this recipe
- Baked in the oven
- Cooked in a skillet
- Or a rotisserie chicken - aka no work for you!
A sprinkle of cheese Chicken Mixture 
Roll Roll Roll it Up Like So Stack Together Finish with More Cheese and Salsa
Mix this together with stauted peppers, onions and green chiles, a little non-fat plain greek yogurt, tomatillo salsa, and a couple of spices. Wrap it up with some cheese and wha-laa, you are done.
What Kind of Tortillas Can I Use for Chicken Roll-Ups?
I like to use a low carb, high fiber, whole wheat tortilla (affiliate link) but any kind will do. Any kind of cheese is great as well and you can add as much or as little as you want. This is basically a "throw anything and everything into a bowl until it tastes just right" kinda recipe. You can't really go wrong
Bake for 20-25 minutes and serve with lime wedges, cilantro, and guac for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Can I Freeze This and Make Ahead of Time?
100%! I love me a good freezer make ahead meal!
Go ahead and make this all the way just up until baking. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap 3 times to seal air tight. Store in the freezer for 3-4 months.
To bake, unwrap plastic wrap and cover with foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes until hot and bubbly in the middle.
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Recipe
Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups are quick and easy to make and will be a new addition to your weeknight meal rotation!
Ingredients
- 12 Tortillas *
- 2 Pounds Chicken*
- ½ Cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 4 Ounces Canned Green Chilies
- 1 Jar Tomatillo Salsa
- 12 Ounces Frozen Pepper & Onion Blend
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese *
- ½-1 Teaspoon Salt, to taste
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
Instructions
For Chicken
- I used chicken thighs (8) for this recipe and cooked them in the crockpot. I cut them up in cubes after they were finished cooking. You can use any kind of chicken - breasts, tenderloins, whole chicken, rotisserie chicken - whatever you have. Prepare any way you would like (crockpot, baked, cooked in the skillet, premade) - it doesn't matter.
For Chicken Mixture
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, heat to medium-high and add in olive oil and frozen pepper blend. Cook for 5ish minutes until they start to become soft. Add in the can of green chiles and cumin, continuing to cook. Saute for a total of about 10 minutes, until everything is soft and fragrant and most juices have cooked away.
- In a large bowl, add your cooked and cubed/shredded chicken. Add in ½ cup greek yogurt, 1 cup salsa, cooked peppers and chiles, salt, and garlic powder.
To Assemble
- Layout 1 tortilla. Sprinkle with a small amount of shredded cheese. Add about ¼ - ⅓ cup of chicken mixture. Roll up tightly and place in a baking dish.
- Repeat until all of the chicken mixtures is used.
- Spread out remaining tomatillo salsa on top of rolls and finish with adding the remaining (or however much you would like) cheese on top.
- Place in the oven for 20-35 minutes until cheese is melted and warmed through.
- Enjoy with avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Notes
- I like to use a low carb - high fiber tortilla. Any tortilla you prefer is just fine.
- Use any kind of chicken you would like. Boneless skinless chicken breast, tenderloins, thighs, whole chicken or a rotisserie chicken for the fastest and most convenient option.
- Any cheese you prefer will work.
- To freeze - complete the recipe as written above. Wrap the baking dish tightly in several layers of plastic wrap or foil and place in freezer. Can be left for 3 months. To bake, place in 350-degree oven for 45-60 minutes - or until hot through the center and cheese is melted on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Green Chile & Tomatillo Chicken Roll-Ups
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