Green Chicken Enchiladas (Chef Lala) Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Enchiladas (Chef Lala)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos, peeled; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 small onion; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 11/2 pounds boneless, skinless; cooked chicken breasts, shredded; 6 ounces cotija cheese or feta cheese; 1 cup canola or vegetable oil; 20 corn tortillas; 6 ounces queso fresco or; Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound tomatillos, peeled
2 garlic cloves
1/4 small onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
11/2 pounds boneless, skinless
cooked chicken breasts, shredded
6 ounces cotija cheese or feta cheese
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
20 corn tortillas
6 ounces queso fresco or
Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cilantro (optional)

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1. Make enchilada sauce by placing tomatillos in small saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until tomatillos are tender. Strain tomatillos and discard cooking liquid. Place tomatillos in blender or food processor with garlic, onion, cilantro and broth; puree until smooth. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour and stir until brown. Add enchilada sauce to skillet. Stir to combine. Lower heat and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2. In mixing bowl, combine chicken, cotija cheese and 3 tablespoons enchilada sauce.
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3. Heat 1 cup oil in medium skillet. Dip each tortilla, 1 at a time, in oil until soft (about 10 seconds). Place tortillas on baking pan. Spoon one-fourth chicken and cheese mixture into tortilla. Roll up tortilla; place seam-side down into skillet.
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4. Cover enchiladas with warm sauce. Top with queso fresco. Heat over medium heat 5 minutes or until warm. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

1347

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tomatillos, peeled, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 small onion, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Green Chicken Enchiladas (Chef Lala) 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 (Chef Lala)

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