Chicken & Tomatillo Sauce Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken & Tomatillo Sauce Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound (about 12) medium tomatillos, husks removed; 2 medium (1 1/2 cups) onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles; 2 teaspoons canned jalapeno chile peppers, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup vegetable oil; 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 16 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White American, cut into quarters; Chopped tomato, if desired; Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound (about 12) medium tomatillos, husks removed
2 medium (1 1/2 cups) onions, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
2 teaspoons canned jalapeno chile peppers, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup vegetable oil
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
16 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White American, cut into quarters
Chopped tomato, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

1
Spread 1 cup tomatillo sauce in bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
Spread 1 tablespoon tomatillo sauce onto each tortilla.
3
Layer about 1/3 cup chicken and about 3 pieces cheese on lower third of each tortilla; roll up tortilla.
4
Place into prepared pan, seam-side down.
5
Pour remaining sauce evenly over enchiladas.
6
Spread remaining slices of cheese evenly over top.
7
Bake 15-20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through.
8
Garnish with chopped tomato and cilantro, if desired.

1165

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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: 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pound (about 12) medium tomatillos, husks removed, 2 medium (1 1/2 cups) onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Tomatillo Sauce 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 & Tomatillo Sauce Enchiladas

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