Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillo; 2 serrano chilies; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tablespoon oil; ⅓ cup chicken broth; 12 corn tortillas; 1 ½ cups chicken, cooked, chopped; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; ½ cup sour cream, creme fraiche or; ⅓ cup monterey jack cheese or ⅓ cup queso fresco

Servings: persons

1 lb tomatillo
2 serrano chilies
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
⅓ cup chicken broth
12 corn tortillas
1 ½ cups chicken, cooked, chopped
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup sour cream, creme fraiche or
⅓ cup monterey jack cheese or ⅓ cup queso fresco

1
In a saucepan, barely cover tomatillos and chilis with water; simmer until tender.
2
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
3
Puree in blender together with reserved cooking liquid and garlic.
4
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in saucepan; add sauce and stir 5 minutes.
5
Add broth and salt to taste; cook 5 minutes more.
6
Soften tortillas in oil.
7
Dip tortillas into green sauce, top with evenly divided chicken, sour cream, and a little onion.
8
Roll up enchiladas and place in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish,
9
pour remaining sauce evenly over enchiladas and top with cheese.
10
Preheat oven to 325 to 350 degrees, bake till cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through.
11
Approximatley 40 minutes.

618

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb tomatillo, 2 serrano chilies, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Green 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.

Green Chicken Enchiladas

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