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Best Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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Submitted by happyzhangbo

A Mexican inspired dish made with tomatillas, melted cheese and pre-cooked chicken, just delicious.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

12 min

COOK

16 min

READY

28 min

Ingredients

1 1
SMALL SMALL RED ONION
halved
1 ½ 680.4
POUNDS G TOMATILLOS
husked and rinsed *
1 1
EACH SERRANO CHILES
stemmed and seeded *
½ 118
1
1 1
PINCH PINCH SUGAR *
3 7.1E+2
CUPS ML CHICKEN
cooked and shredded
2 ½ 591
CUPS ML MOZZARELLA CHEESE
shredded and/or monterey jack cheese *
79
CUP ML CILANTRO
fresh
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL, EXTRA-VIRGIN
plus more for greasing
¾ 177
CUP ML FETA CHEESE
crumbled

Directions

Preheat the broiler. Slice half of the onion into thin rings and set aside.

Arrange the other onion half, tomatillos and serranos on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until the vegetables are soft and slightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning as needed.

Transfer the vegetables and any liquid to a blender, add the broth and puree. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and the sugar.

Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave just until warm and soft, 1 minute, keep covered.

Mix the chicken with 2 cups shredded cheese in a bowl. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Add a few cilantro leaves and roll up.

Place the enchiladas side by side in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and brush with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Broil until crisp and golden, 3 minutes.

Pour the tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Garnish with the onion rings, feta cheese and any remaining cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 126g (4.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 208 48% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 37g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 9% Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 
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