Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf; 1/2 small onion, for serving; 1/2 medium onion, chopped (for chicken mix); 1 bay leaf; 8 peppercorns; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 1 (13 ounce) can tomatillos; 1 3/4 cups canned tomatoes, drained; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1 egg; 1 cup guacamole, for serving; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup sour cream; shredded lettuce; water; salt

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/2 small onion, for serving
1/2 medium onion, chopped (for chicken mix)
1 bay leaf
8 peppercorns
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 (13 ounce) can tomatillos
1 3/4 cups canned tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 egg
1 cup guacamole, for serving
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 corn tortillas
1 cup sour cream
shredded lettuce
water
salt

1
Place chicken breasts in large pot, add water to cover add bay leaf, peppercorns and salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool and drain. Shred chicken and mix with chopped onion Parmesan cheese and Monterey Jack and set aside.
2
In a blender combine the green chilies, tomatillos, cilantro, cream and egg. Blend.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Heat oil in fry pan and cook tortillas one at a time. Place chicken on top of a tortilla, pressing to make it compact. Roll tightly and place seam side down in baking dish. Pour the chili cream mixture over each one and top with cheddar. Bake for 20 minutes.
4
To serve top with sour cream,guacamole and shredded lettuce and onion.

1060

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Carbs

Protein

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, 1/2 small onion, for serving, 1/2 medium onion, chopped (for chicken mix), and more.

Yes, Deluxe 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.

Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas

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