Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chickens; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp. salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1 onion slice; several cilantro sprigs; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 to 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (include juice); 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, chopped; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 to 1/2 c. chicken stock or water; 1 1/4 lb. tomatilloes, quartered; 1/2 c. water; 1 clove garlic (whole); 2 serrano chiles; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/3 c. cilantro leaves, loosely packed and chopped; chicken stock or water; 1 c. peanut oil; 8 corn tortillas; 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 whole chickens
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic
1 onion slice
several cilantro sprigs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (include juice)
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 c. chicken stock or water
1 1/4 lb. tomatilloes, quartered
1/2 c. water
1 clove garlic (whole)
2 serrano chiles
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. cilantro leaves, loosely packed and chopped
chicken stock or water
1 c. peanut oil
8 corn tortillas
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated

1
In a medium size skillet, heat oil to about 300u00b0.
2
Pass tortillas into hot oil for a few seconds to soften and seal. Remove carefully and set aside (do this just prior to final assembly).
3
Fill softened tortillas with the chicken filling and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sauce.
4
Roll up and place, seam side down, in a casserole.
5
Pour the remainder of the sauce over the top and top with cheese.
6
Place in a 350u00b0 oven for 5 to 8 minutes or just long enough to melt the cheese.
7
Serve with sour cream, guacamole or salsa.

1405

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chickens, 1 bay leaf, 2 tsp. salt, 2 cloves garlic, 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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