Chicken and Green Olive Enchiladas

Health score
23%
Chicken and Green Olive Enchiladas
45 min.
8
965kcal

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Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than these mouth-watering Chicken and Green Olive Enchiladas! This recipe, which serves 8, is the perfect lunch or dinner option for those craving a flavorful main dish. With a prep and cook time of just 45 minutes, it's easy to whip up this delightful meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Packed with savory ingredients, this recipe features a succulent chicken filling spiced with hot Mexican-style chili powder, complemented by the briny taste of green olives. The enchiladas are wrapped in tender, homemade corn tortillas and smothered in a rich and aromatic sauce made from low-salt chicken broth, all-purpose flour, and a blend of spices including ground cinnamon, ground cumin, and chopped garlic. To top it all off, a generous amount of coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese is scattered over the dish, creating a deliciously melty finish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, the step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow method will guide you to a successful and satisfying outcome. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a scrumptious Chicken and Green Olive Enchiladas experience that's sure to become a new family favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour 
  • 4.5 pound chicken quartered
  • tablespoons chili powder hot mexican-style
  • 16 6-inch corn tortillas 
  • 16 6-inch corn tortillas 
  • tablespoons garlic chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 58 ounce chicken broth canned
  • 4.5 cups monterrey jack cheese grated
  • tablespoons olive oil ()
  • cups onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • cup pimiento stuffed olives green drained sliced
  • 0.5 ounce bittersweet chocolate 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Place chicken and broth in heavy large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pot and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 30 minutes. Cool chicken in broth. Strain broth and spoon off fat; reserve broth.
  2. Remove chicken skin and bones; discard. Shred chicken coarsely; transfer to large bowl.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  4. Add 1 cup onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon. Cover. Cook until onion is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  5. Mix in chili powder and flour; stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in 4 1/2 cups broth. Increase heat to medium-high. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Whisk in chocolate; season with salt and pepper. Cool.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add 1 tortilla and cook until just pliable, about 20 seconds per side.
  10. Transfer to paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding oil as needed.
  11. Spread 1/3 cup sauce in each of two 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dishes.
  12. Mix 1 cup sauce into chicken. Arrange 8 tortillas on work surface. Spoon 3 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon olives, 1 tablespoon onion and 1/4 cup chicken over center of each.
  13. Roll up tortillas. Arrange seam side down in 1 prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, 1 1/2 cups cheese, olives, onion and chicken. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover sauce and enchiladas separately; chill.)
  14. Preheat oven to 375°F. Top enchiladas with remaining sauce, then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes (30 minutes if chilled).
  15. Remove foil and bake until sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes.
  16. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories965kcal
Protein20.47%
Fat54.91%
Carbs24.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.38
Glycemic Load
22.9
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.254348112189%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:965.05kcal
48.25%
Fat:60.03g
92.35%
Saturated Fat:21.08g
131.74%
Carbohydrates:60.55g
20.18%
Net Carbohydrates:50.58g
18.39%
Sugar:4.35g
4.84%
Cholesterol:148.53mg
49.51%
Sodium:923.93mg
40.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:50.34g
100.67%
Phosphorus:891.64mg
89.16%
Vitamin B3:13.66mg
68.28%
Calcium:628.62mg
62.86%
Selenium:36.12µg
51.6%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.4%
Vitamin A:2220.72IU
44.41%
Fiber:9.98g
39.9%
Zinc:5.49mg
36.6%
Vitamin E:5.47mg
36.45%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.49%
Magnesium:138.01mg
34.5%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.52%
Iron:4.94mg
27.43%
Potassium:849.26mg
24.26%
Copper:0.47mg
23.45%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.6%
Vitamin K:19.31µg
18.39%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.39%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
14.97%
Folate:39.35µg
9.84%
Vitamin C:5.92mg
7.17%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.18%
Source:Epicurious