Fred'S Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Fred'S Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, pressed; 1 (8 ounce) can of chopped green chilies; 1 (8 ounce) can whole green chilies, sliced in thin strips; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 5 tomatoes, skinned and chopped (I don't remove the skin when I don't have the time); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon cumin; 12 large flour tortillas; 3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4 inch strips lengthwise into strips; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (can use lower fat version); 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 -2 cup longhorn cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

3 -4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, pressed
1 (8 ounce) can of chopped green chilies
1 (8 ounce) can whole green chilies, sliced in thin strips
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
5 tomatoes, skinned and chopped (I don't remove the skin when I don't have the time)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon cumin
12 large flour tortillas
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4 inch strips lengthwise into strips
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (can use lower fat version)
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 -2 cup longhorn cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded

1
In a large heavy fry pan or skillet, melt the butter over a medium heat.
2
Add the onion and the garlic.
3
Saute about 4 minutes, then add the chopped chilies, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, broth and cumin.
4
Let this mixture simmer over a medium low heat about an hour, stirring occasionally, uncovered (add more chicken broth if mixture gets too thick and dry).
5
Remove from the heat and dip (to soften) each tortilla in the sauce, lay flat then place strips of chicken, 1-2 pieces of Jack cheese and 1-2 strips of green chilies at one end of the tortilla.
6
Roll the filled tortilla and place in a lightly greased large baking dish or pan, seam-side down.
7
Fill the pan with the rolled tortillas.
8
Pour the sauce over all.
9
Combine the soup and cream and pour over all then cover with the shredded cheese.
10
Bake in preheated 350u00b0F oven for 30 minutes.

1999

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 cups shredded cooked chicken, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 medium white onion, chopped, 1 -2 garlic clove, pressed, and more.

Yes, Fred'S Green Chile & 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.

Fred'S Green Chile & Chicken Enchiladas

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