Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Gluten Free
Health score
26%
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
70 min.
6
598kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and is gluten-free? Look no further than these delectable Chicken Enchiladas Verdes! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe combines tender, cubed chicken with a vibrant green salsa made from roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. The result is a mouthwatering meal that will have your taste buds dancing.

What makes these enchiladas truly special is the balance of textures and flavors. The creamy mozzarella cheese melts beautifully, creating a gooey layer that complements the zesty salsa. Topped with crumbled queso fresco, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste. Plus, with the added kick from jalapeños and the freshness of lime juice, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it’s also easy to prepare. With just 70 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a satisfying meal for six people without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these Chicken Enchiladas Verdes are sure to impress. So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken stock see 
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cubed cooked
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • cups cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic to taste
  • bunches green onions ends trimmed
  •  jalapeño peppers halved seeded
  •  juice of lime juiced
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • teaspoon salt to taste
  • cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • pounds tomatillos husked cut in half

Equipment

  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Combine tomatillos, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and garlic together in a baking dish.
  3. Roast vegetables in the preheated oven until softened and fragrant, about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
  5. Pour roasted vegetables, cilantro, chicken stock, lime juice, and salt into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until a smooth salsa consistency is reached.
  6. Place 6 tortillas, overlapping, in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover tortillas with 1/2 the chicken. Top chicken with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese and pour 1/2 the salsa over the cheese. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas, chicken, mozzarella cheese, and salsa.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories598kcal
Protein31.64%
Fat43.15%
Carbs25.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.92
Glycemic Load
10.96
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.383913506632%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.45mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:597.81kcal
29.89%
Fat:28.9g
44.46%
Saturated Fat:13.41g
83.82%
Carbohydrates:38g
12.67%
Net Carbohydrates:31.1g
11.31%
Sugar:8.85g
9.84%
Cholesterol:137.2mg
45.73%
Sodium:1088.73mg
47.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:47.67g
95.35%
Phosphorus:728.02mg
72.8%
Selenium:42.86µg
61.22%
Vitamin B3:11.92mg
59.58%
Calcium:515.01mg
51.5%
Vitamin K:52.49µg
49.99%
Vitamin C:36.67mg
44.45%
Vitamin B6:0.73mg
36.47%
Vitamin B12:2.14µg
35.73%
Zinc:5.03mg
33.56%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.17%
Magnesium:111.9mg
27.97%
Fiber:6.89g
27.58%
Vitamin A:1367.66IU
27.35%
Potassium:920.27mg
26.29%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.14%
Iron:3.42mg
19.02%
Copper:0.32mg
15.88%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.46%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.24%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.13%
Folate:37.93µg
9.48%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.82%
Source:Allrecipes