Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1 1/2 c. light cream; 3/4 c. finely chopped onions; 1 (4 oz.) can green chilies; 1 (10 to 12 oz.) can tomatillos (or 1/2 to 3/4 lb. fresh); Mexican green tomato; oil or use vegetable oil; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt; 12 to 14 corn tortillas; 1 tsp. canned jalapeno peppers or to taste; 1 large clove garlic, chopped; 2 tsp. cilantro (dried or fresh) to taste; 1/2 c. chicken stock; 1 egg

Servings: persons

3 whole chicken breasts
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. light cream
3/4 c. finely chopped onions
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies
1 (10 to 12 oz.) can tomatillos (or 1/2 to 3/4 lb. fresh)
Mexican green tomato
oil or use vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
12 to 14 corn tortillas
1 tsp. canned jalapeno peppers or to taste
1 large clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. cilantro (dried or fresh) to taste
1/2 c. chicken stock
1 egg

1
Poach chicken in salted water until tender.
2
Tear meat into bite size pieces.
3
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
4
Beat in 1/2 cup light cream and onions; add chicken and mix.
5
In blender combine chilies, pepper, tomatillos, garlic, cilantro and chicken stock; blend until smooth.
6
Add the remaining 1 cup cream, egg and salt to taste.
7
Blend.
8
Soften tortillas in hot oil.
9
Place 1/4 cup chicken mixture on each, roll and place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
10
Cover with foil.
11
(They may be refrigerated or frozen at this point.)
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or longer if cold, covered.
13
Remove the foil and pour the sauce over enchiladas.
14
Bake 15 minutes longer.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole chicken breasts, 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, 1 1/2 c. light cream, 3/4 c. finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas With Green Sauce 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 With Green Sauce

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