Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo

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Mexican · 50 min · Chicken · high-protein

522 cal 32g protein 40g carbs 26g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 lb tomatillos
  • 1 serrano chiles
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Simmer chicken in salted water for 15 minutes, then shred.
  2. Boil tomatillos, serranos, half the onion, and garlic for 8 minutes until soft, then blend with cilantro.
  3. Fry the salsa verde in 1 tbsp oil for 5 minutes and season with salt.
  4. Lightly fry each tortilla in oil for 15 seconds to soften, then dip in the warm salsa.
  5. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, roll, and arrange seam-side down in a baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining salsa, crema, and cheese, then bake at 400 F for 12 minutes until bubbling.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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