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Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

To create the perfect Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde, youโ€™ll need the following ingredients:

For the Enchiladas:

  • Chicken Breast:ย 2 large pieces, cooked and shredded
  • Corn Tortillas:ย 12 pieces
  • Monterey Jack Cheese:ย 2 cups, shredded
  • Olive Oil:ย 2 tablespoons
  • Onion:ย 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic:ย 2 cloves, minced
  • Salt and Pepper:ย To taste

For the Salsa Verde:

  • Tomatillos:ย 1 pound, husked and rinsed
  • Jalapeรฑo Peppers:ย 2, seeded and chopped
  • Cilantro:ย 1/2 cup, chopped
  • Lime Juice:ย 2 tablespoons
  • White Onion:ย 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Garlic:ย 1 clove, minced
  • Salt:ย To taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Sour Cream:ย For serving
  • Avocado:ย Sliced
  • Fresh Cilantro:ย Chopped
  • Queso Fresco:ย Crumbled

Instructions

Creating Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde involves a few simple steps. Follow this detailed guide to achieve delicious results:

Step 1: Prepare the Salsa Verde

  1. Boil the Tomatillos:ย In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add tomatillos and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the Ingredients:ย In a blender, combine boiled tomatillos, jalapeรฑos, cilantro, lime juice, white onion, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Adjust Seasoning:ย Taste the salsa verde and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Filling

  1. Cook the Onions and Garlic:ย In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautรฉ until translucent.
  2. Combine with Chicken:ย Add shredded chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, stir well to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Assemble the Enchiladas

  1. Warm the Tortillas:ย Lightly oil a skillet and warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  2. Fill the Tortillas:ย Place a portion of chicken filling and shredded Monterey Jack cheese in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Roll the Tortillas:ย Tightly roll each tortilla and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

Step 4: Bake the Enchiladas

  1. Preheat the Oven:ย Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  2. Add Salsa Verde:ย Pour the salsa verde evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
  3. Top with Cheese:ย Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa-covered tortillas.
  4. Bake:ย Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Garnish and Enjoy:ย Remove the enchiladas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and queso fresco before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 28g