Green Or Red Enchiladas

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender chicken wrapped in tortillas and smothered in vibrant green or rich red sauce.
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These enchiladas are a comforting weeknight staple that balances savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors. The dish centers on shredded cooked chicken nestled in warm corn or flour tortillas, rolled tight, and bathed in a homemade sauce. You can choose between a fresh, herbal green sauce made with tomatillos and chiles, or a deeper, smoky red sauce featuring ancho chilies. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream, each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the baked tortilla and creamy richness from the cheese. This recipe is versatile enough for family dinners or meal prep, delivering hearty protein and bold Mexican flavors without requiring complex techniques. It’s a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.

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Green Or Red Enchiladas

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1163.2

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These enchiladas are a comforting weeknight staple that balances savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors. The dish centers on shredded cooked chicken nestled in warm corn or flour tortillas, rolled tight, and bathed in a homemade sauce. You can choose between a fresh, herbal green sauce made with tomatillos and chiles, or a deeper, smoky red sauce featuring ancho chilies. Topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream, each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the baked tortilla and creamy richness from the cheese. This recipe is versatile enough for family dinners or meal prep, delivering hearty protein and bold Mexican flavors without requiring complex techniques. It&# 226;ÂÂs a reliable favorite that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook and stir chopped onions in vegetable oil in a 3-quart saucepan until tender.
  2. Stir in chopped spinach, tomatillos, green chiles, crushed garlic, and dried oregano leaves.
  3. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Place the mixture in a food processor or blender container and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir in chicken broth.
  6. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in sour cream and set aside to cool slightly.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
  9. Dip each tortilla into the green sauce to coat both sides.
  10. Spoon 1/4 cup of shredded chicken onto each tortilla and roll up tightly.
  11. Place rolls seam-side down in a 13x9-inch ungreased baking dish.
  12. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  13. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
  14. Serve warm with additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1163.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56.2g87%
Saturated Fat 20.1g101%
Cholesterol 205.2mg69%
Sodium 1005.3mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 81.7g28%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 64.7g130%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, mexican, green sauce, red sauce, tortillas, baked, cheese, tomatillos, ancho chilies, monterey jack, sour cream, comfort food, dinner, family meal, spicy, savory, homemade sauce, rolled tortillas, oven-baked
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