Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken; 1 small onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro; 1 1/3 cups chicken broth; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce; 3 cups Mexican blend cheese; 8 green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; 12 medium tortillas

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
3 cups Mexican blend cheese
8 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
12 medium tortillas

1
Saute chicken, onion, garlic, and cilantro together until the onions are soft. Set aside.
2
Combine the chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Set aside.
3
For the filling, combine chicken mixture, 2 cups of cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro and 1 cup enchilada/ broth mixture. Mix well.
4
To assemble the enchiladas, warm tortillas and spoon 2-3 Tbsp of the chicken mixture into the tortilla. Roll tortilla and place seam side down into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
5
Spoon remaining enchilada/ broth sauce over the enchiladas and cover with remaining cheese.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 small onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 3 -4 sprigs fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cilantro Enchiladas

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