Irresistible Green Chicken Enchilada Recipe for Food Lovers

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1(8 ounce) packageshredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 12(10 inch)flour tortillas

  • 1(19 ounce) cangreen enchilada sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Place chicken in a pot and cover with water. Boil until the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Shred meat.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

  3. Set aside 1/4 cup Monterey Jack for topping enchiladas. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts chicken and remaining cheese. Roll tortillas to form enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish, then cover with enchilada sauce.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle reserved cheese over top and continue to bake until melted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories724
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
37%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Cholesterol
89mg
30%
Sodium
1134mg
49%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
28%
Dietary Fiber
6g
21%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
37g
74%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
495mg
38%
Iron
6mg
32%
Potassium
547mg
12%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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