Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

NUTRITION · PER SERVING80M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 38%
CARBS 27G32% OF CAL
1G FIBER4G SUGAR22G OTHER
FAT 17G46% OF CAL
7G SAT10G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Chicken enchiladas with a creamy green chile sauce made from cream cheese and chile peppers, topped with melted Monterey Jack. Rich and flavorful, feeds a crowd. A hearty Mexican-inspired dinner.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 2 cans (4-ounces each) green chiles (lightly drained (see note))
  • 8-ounce package cream cheese, light or regular (softened and cubed)
  • 1 can (15-ounces) white or black beans, rinsed and drained (you can really use any type of bean you prefer here or leave them out)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup green chile enchilada sauce or salsa verde (see note for homemade version)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (light or regular)
  • 8 ounces (about 2 cups) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 10 soft taco size flour or corn tortillas
  • Handful of chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
PREP
45M
SODIUM
713MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.