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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Delicious chicken enchiladas topped with a flavorful green sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Onion, diced optional
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the Green Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • 1 cup Green Chiles, canned drained
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice

Method
 

Prepare the Green Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine tomatillos, green chiles, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  5. Pour the green sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro for added flavor.

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