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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

A mouthwatering dish that encapsulates the essence of Mexican cuisine in creamy, tangy, and spiced chicken enchiladas verdes. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this recipe will take you on a culinary adventure with every bite.
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
500
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Directions
PREPARATION
20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set this aside for later.
CHICKEN PREPARATION
2
In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, paprika, black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, and 1/2 cup of the salsa verde.
TORTILLA PREPARATION
3
Microwave the corn tortillas on a plate for 15 seconds to make them more pliable.
ASSEMBLING THE ENCHILADAS
4
Add about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mix to one end of each tortilla. Roll it up and place it seam-side down into the oiled baking dish.
SAUCE PREPARATION
5
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup salsa verde and the white cheese sauce.
BAKING
6
Pour the cheese mixture on top of the enchiladas and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
7
Bake the enchiladas for 25 minutes or until they are bubbly and hot all the way through.
GARNISHING
8
Once out of the oven, top your enchiladas with finely chopped cilantro and diced red onion before serving.
Health Info
Macros
32g
CARBS
23g
FAT
41g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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