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Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and hearty dish, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • ½ Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 8 oz. pepper jack cheese (shredded and divided)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 4oz. cans diced green chiles
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Toast the tortillas for 30-60 seconds on each side. Stack and cover them.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add cooking oil, and coat the skillet. Cook the chicken breast for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. While the chicken cooks, make the enchilada sauce. Blend the diced green chiles until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, combine cooking oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until bubbling, then stir for 1 minute.
  5. Add water and puréed green chiles to the saucepan, whisk to combine. Simmer and season with salt.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a bowl, mix sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Dice the chicken and add it to the mixture.
  7. Assemble the enchiladas by adding filling to each tortilla and rolling them closed. Place in a casserole dish seam side down.
  8. Pour the enchilada sauce over the tortillas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by modifying the cayenne pepper.
  • Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Top with fresh cilantro for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, Enchiladas, Chicken Recipe