Hatch Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

Name: Hatch Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 4 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Minced (I Removed The Seeds From 2 Of Them; That Was About The Right Amount Of Heat); 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 6 whole Chicken Thighs, Boiled And Shredded; 1 cup Sliced Yellow Onion; 1 whole Zucchini, Diced; 1 can (14.5 Oz) Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce; 6 whole Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas; 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
4 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Minced (I Removed The Seeds From 2 Of Them; That Was About The Right Amount Of Heat)
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
6 whole Chicken Thighs, Boiled And Shredded
1 cup Sliced Yellow Onion
1 whole Zucchini, Diced
1 can (14.5 Oz) Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
6 whole Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the jalapeno peppers and garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
4
Pour this into a small food processor, along with the cilantro and blitz until combined.
5
Toss in a little salt and pepper.
6
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the jalapeno mixture.
7
Heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes, until they start to soften and brown slightly.
9
Add the zucchini, a dash of salt and pepper and saute 2 more minutes.
10
Add this to the bowl with the chicken and toss to combine.
11
Pour a little of the enchilada sauce along the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
12
Evenly divide the chicken and zucchini mixture among 6 tortillas.
13
Roll up and place in the baking dish, seam side down.
14
Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
15
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
16
Uncover and bake 10 more.
17
If the cheese isnt brown and bubbly just yet, turn on the broiler and watch the magic.
18
Dig.
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In.

1195

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 4 whole Jalapeno Peppers, Minced (I Removed The Seeds From 2 Of Them; That Was About The Right Amount Of Heat), 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro, and more.

Yes, Hatch Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Zucchini 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.

Hatch Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Zucchini

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