Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth, approximate, divided; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 1 raw carrot, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 7 whole green chilies, roasted and peeled, seeds & stem removed; 1 avocado, ripe; 12 1/2 ounces white meat chicken, canned (or 2 cups shredded); salt & pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (or more); 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 12 corn tortillas; cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth, approximate, divided
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 raw carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
7 whole green chilies, roasted and peeled, seeds & stem removed
1 avocado, ripe
12 1/2 ounces white meat chicken, canned (or 2 cups shredded)
salt & pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (or more)
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
12 corn tortillas
cheese, shredded

1
Add onions, carrots and garlic to a small saucepan. Cover with chicken broth and boil until the carrots are just turning tender.
2
Peel and de-seed roasted green chiles and add them to the blender, salt & pepper as desired. Add some chicken broth to the blender and the onions, carrots, garlic and broth. Blend until semi-smooth. You may need to add more broth. Peel and de-seed an avocado and add it to the blender and puree. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3
In skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for about a minute. Add in about a cup or so of broth while stirring. When it starts to thicken, add contents of blender to the skillet and stir. You may need to add more broth to get it to the thickness you like.
4
Add a little sauce to the bottom of a 13x9 pan. To each tortilla, add a little chicken and a little cheese and roll up. Place seam side down in the pan. Spread the rest of the green chile sauce over the enchiladas. Bake for about 30 minutes. Add cheese and put back in the oven until melted.
5
Yum!

740

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, approximate, divided, 1/2 white onion, chopped, 1 raw carrot, chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

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