Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas) Recipe

Name: Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 3 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 black peppercorns; 1 onion, quartered; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb skinless chicken breast half; 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; Sauce; 2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (11 ounce) can tomatillos, drained; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained; Remaining ingredients; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 2/3 cup nonfat sour cream

Servings: persons

Filling
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 black peppercorns
1 onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
1 lb skinless chicken breast half
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
Sauce
2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) can tomatillos, drained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
Remaining ingredients
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2/3 cup nonfat sour cream

1
To prepare filling, place first 6 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool. Remove chicken from bones; shred with 2 forks. Discard bones. Reserve broth for another use.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
3
Combine chicken, 1/2 cup each Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and 1/2 cup onion in a bowl; set aside.
4
To prepare sauce, place milk and next 5 ingredients (milk through chiles) in a food processor; process until smooth.
5
To prepare tortillas, fill a medium skillet with 1 inch of water; bring to a simmer. Dip 1 tortilla in water using tongs. Spoon 1/2 cup filling in center of tortilla; roll tightly, and place in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and filling.
6
Pour sauce over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1/4 cup each Monterey Jack and cheddar. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheeses melt. Top with sour cream.

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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: Filling, 3 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 8 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Enchiladas De Pollo (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.

Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)

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