Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound tomatillos uartered; 1/2 cup water; 1 clove garlic whole; 2 each green chili peppers serrano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup cilantro loosely packed,chopped; 1 x chicken broth if needed; 2 wholes chicken breasts; 1 x water lightly salted; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup peanut oil; 8 each corn tortillas (6-inch); 1 cup sour cream; 1 pound mozzarella cheese rated

Servings: persons

1/4 pound tomatillos uartered
1/2 cup water
1 clove garlic whole
2 each green chili peppers serrano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup cilantro loosely packed,chopped
1 x chicken broth if needed
2 wholes chicken breasts
1 x water lightly salted
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup peanut oil
8 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 cup sour cream
1 pound mozzarella cheese rated

1
Boil tomatillos in water with garlic, chiles, salt and pepper until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Puree cooked sause in blender to liquefy, while blending, add washed cilantro leaves.
3
Set aside.
4
the sauce yield is about 2and 1/2 cups.
5
It will thicken upon standing and you may need to thin with chicken stock.
6
Simmer chicken in lightly salted water until tender about 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Cool chicken will be slightly undercooked.
8
Shred cooked chicken and then, just prior to serving, heat in 1 cup chicken stock.
9
This will heat chicken without overcooking.
10
In medium skillet, heat oil to 300 degrees.
11
Pass tortillas into hot oil for a few seconds to soften and seal.
12
Remove carefully and set aside between paper towels.
13
do this just prior to assembly.
14
Fill softened tortillas with shredded chicken and 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce.
15
Roll up and place seam-side-down in casserole.
16
Pour green sauce over top and garnish with sour cream and cheese.
17
Place in 375-degree oven 5 to 8 minutes or just long enough to melt cheese.

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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: 1/4 pound tomatillos uartered, 1/2 cup water, 1 clove garlic whole, 2 each green chili peppers serrano, 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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