Roasted Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Roasted Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas
170 min.
4
1876kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the vibrant and wholesome delight of Roasted Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas, a dish that masterfully balances bold flavors with impressive nutritional value. This recipe boasts a perfect health score of 100, proving that you can enjoy a hearty, restaurant-quality meal without compromising on wellness. The star of the show is the homemade tomatillo salsa, crafted from fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, and poblano peppers, creating a tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy base that dances on the palate. The chicken filling is rich and savory, infused with aromatic cumin, garlic, and tender shredded deli chicken, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas and crowned with melted Monterey Jack cheese.

What truly elevates this dish is the lush, chunky guacamole served on the side. Made from ripe avocados and fresh cilantro, it adds a creamy, cooling contrast to the warm, spiced enchiladas. While the preparation time is generous at around three hours, most of this is hands-off cooking and marinating, allowing you to savor every step of the process. From roasting the peppers until they are charred and blackened to poaching the tomatillos until perfectly soft, each stage builds layers of complexity that culminate in a bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece in the oven.

Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a comforting dinner, these enchiladas are a celebration of fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a culinary enthusiast looking to expand your repertoire, this recipe offers a rewarding experience that delights both the eyes and the taste buds. Serve it hot with a dollop of cool sour cream and enjoy a meal that feels as good as it tastes.

Ingredients

  •  avocados ripe
  • cups chicken stock see canned
  • Leaves from 1/2 bunch cilantro fresh chopped
  • 12 large corn tortillas 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • handful cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 bunch cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  •  jalapeño peppers stemmed
  •  juice of lime juiced
  •  juice of lime juiced
  • servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 pound monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • servings olive oil extra-virgin
  •  onion quartered
  •  onion sliced
  •  poblano peppers 
  • 0.5  onion red chopped
  •  deli roasted chicken shredded
  • servings salt 
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  •  serrano chiles sliced
  • pint cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 12  tomatillos husked rinsed
  • servings splash vinegar white
  • servings water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • stove
  • spatula
  • tongs
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Put the tomatillos, jalapenos, and onion in a saucepan with the vinegar and water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and poach until the tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Put the vegetables in a blender, add the cumin, and puree.
  4. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt, and pulse to combine. Set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, place the poblano peppers directly over the flame on a gas stove and cook, turning with tongs, until the skin is charred and blackened. (Or, if you have an electric stove, put the chiles on a baking sheet and broil, turning with tongs, until the skin is blackened.) Skin the peppers; then seed, core, and dice them.
  6. Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Add the onion and cook until softened and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the cumin and cook 1 minute. Then sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Gradually pour in the stock, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer, stirring to make sure the flour doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan; the liquid will thicken. Fold in the chicken, diced peppers, and cilantro, and season well with salt and pepper.
  9. To assemble the dish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Get your self a large baking dish. Dip a tortilla into the tomatilla salsa and put it on a cutting board. Put a big scoop of the chicken mixture in the center, sprinkle with a little of the cheese, and roll the tortilla like a cigar to enclose the filling. Use a spatula to place it seam side down in the baking dish. Continue to fill all of the tortillas and put them in the baking dish.
  10. Pour the remaining tomatilla salsa over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  11. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top.
  12. Serve hot with the guacamole and sour cream.
  13. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh with a tablespoon into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them somewhat chunky.
  14. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything together to gently mix.
  15. Lay a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1876kcal
Protein26.92%
Fat54.78%
Carbs18.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
140.88
Glycemic Load
23.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
67.494782116102%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Eriodictyol
0.82mg
Hesperetin
3.36mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
4.45mg
Isorhamnetin
3.44mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
18.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1875.97kcal
93.8%
Fat:115.98g
178.42%
Saturated Fat:37.42g
233.85%
Carbohydrates:87.17g
29.06%
Net Carbohydrates:63.21g
22.99%
Sugar:16.53g
18.37%
Cholesterol:377.13mg
125.71%
Sodium:1758.43mg
76.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:128.22g
256.44%
Vitamin C:132.48mg
160.58%
Selenium:109.61µg
156.59%
Vitamin B3:30.58mg
152.92%
Phosphorus:1493.66mg
149.37%
Vitamin B6:2.5mg
125.24%
Fiber:23.96g
95.82%
Zinc:12.58mg
83.89%
Vitamin B2:1.38mg
81.2%
Vitamin K:83.7µg
79.72%
Potassium:2754.98mg
78.71%
Calcium:746.34mg
74.63%
Magnesium:272.34mg
68.08%
Folate:250.47µg
62.62%
Vitamin B5:6.19mg
61.93%
Vitamin E:8.68mg
57.84%
Manganese:1.14mg
57.19%
Iron:9.99mg
55.51%
Vitamin A:2577.27IU
51.55%
Copper:1.01mg
50.73%
Vitamin B12:2.95µg
49.21%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.46%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.29%