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Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

Delicious and tangy enchiladas with a green sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Green Sauce

  • 1 pound Tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños, stemmed
  • 1 cup Cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Blend tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Heat the sauce in a pan, season with salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Dip each tortilla in the sauce, fill with chicken, roll up, and place in a baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, top with sour cream and cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Enchiladas, Mexican, Verdes
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