Green Chicken Enchiladas
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Green Chicken Enchiladas
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Turn your leftover chicken into these Green Chicken Enchiladas for a crowd pleasing meal. Cheesy, delicious and full of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken cooked shredded
- ½ onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 salsa verde 16 ounces Divided, jarred
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 3 Cups Monterey jack cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add in the diced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the salsa verde and heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and chopped cilantro.
- Remove approximately 1 cup of the sauce from the pan and set aside.
- Stir the chicken, taco seasoning and half of the shredded cheese into the removing sauce in the pan.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute to make them soft and pliable.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the tortillas.
- Roll and place in the prepared pan with the seam side down.
- Continue to do this process until all the tortillas are used.
- Pour the reserved sauce on top of the enchiladas and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes until heated through. Remove the foil from the pan and bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Then the tortillas are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
387mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
762IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
491mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 762IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 491mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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