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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
4servings
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Tender shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a tangy roasted tomatillo salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 28 ounces Salsa verde (tomatillo sauce)
  • 12 units Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 1/2 cup Small white onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of the salsa verde, the diced onion, garlic powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat and lightly fry each tortilla for 5-10 seconds per side until pliable.

  4. 4

    Dip a softened tortilla into the remaining salsa verde to coat it lightly.

  5. 5

    Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture in the center of the tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  6. 6

    Repeat for all tortillas, then pour the remaining salsa verde over the top of the assembled enchiladas.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the sauce.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden; garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition per Serving

485

Calories

32g

Protein

38g

Carbs

24g

Fat

5g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

980mg

Sodium

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