Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cold water; 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved; 1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 (7-ounce) can salsa verde; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup chopped seeded tomato; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas; Cooking spray; 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

4 cups cold water
2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 jalapeno pepper, halved
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 (7-ounce) can salsa verde
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Cooking spray
1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; let stand 10 minutes. Shred the chicken; set aside. Drain cooking liquid through a sieve over a bowl; reserve liquid. Discard solids.
2
Combine the reserved cooking liquid and salsa verde in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 30 minutes). Reduce heat to low; stir in whipping cream. Place pan over low heat.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
4
Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add tomato and next 5 ingredients (through cream cheese) to chicken; toss. Dip each tortilla in sauce mixture for 10 seconds. Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup chicken mixture; roll up. Arrange filled tortillas, seam sides down, in an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon sauce over tortillas; top with cheddar cheese. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

945

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cold water, 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, 5 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Enchiladas

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