Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (7 ounce) bottle salsa verde; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (use the rotissere kind from the grocery store.); 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup chicken broth; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7 ounce) bottle salsa verde
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (use the rotissere kind from the grocery store.)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup chicken broth
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
½ teaspoon chili powder
4 lime wedges

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["Preheat oven to 425 degrees.", "Combine first 4 ingredients in blender; process till smooth.", "Combine chicken and cream cheese in a large bowl.", "Stir in 1/2 cup salsa mixture.", "Reserve remaining salsa mixture.", "Bring broth to a simmer in a medium skillet.", "Working with one tortilla at a time, add tortilla to pan; cook 20 seconds or until moist, turning once.", "Remove tortilla; drain on paper towels.", "Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of tortilla; roll up.", "Place tortilla, seam side down, in an 11X7"" baking dish coated with cooking spray.", "Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, broth, and chicken mixture.", "Pour remaining salsa mixture over enchiladas, sprinkle evenly with queso fresco and chili powder.", "Bake for 18 minutes or until thoroughly heated.", "Serve with lime wedges."]

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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: 1 cup chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (7 ounce) bottle salsa verde, 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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