Green Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Green Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pinch sugar; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 3 Tbsp. parsley; 24 oz. green salsa; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 2 to 3 doz. corn tortillas; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped; 1 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated; 1 (15 oz.) can black olives; 1 c. sour cream; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1/2 c. light cream

Servings: persons

1 bunch cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pinch sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
3 Tbsp. parsley
24 oz. green salsa
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 to 3 doz. corn tortillas
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 (15 oz.) can black olives
1 c. sour cream
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 c. light cream

1
In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeno, salt, sugar, shortening, parsley and green salsa until very smooth.
2
Pour into a saucepan and heat on low.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, black olives and sour cream.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
6
Dip a tortilla in the heated oil until soft and flexible, then in the heated salsa.
7
Fill with about 1/4 c. of the chicken mixture, roll and place in a baking dish.
8
Repeat until chicken mixture is gone.
9
Pour the excess salsa and cream over the enchiladas.
10
Top with green onions.
11
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
12
If you freeze the enchiladas, wait to add the cream and green onions until you are ready to bake.

1501

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch cilantro, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 pinch sugar, and more.

Yes, Green 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 Enchiladas

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