easy enchiladas verdes

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San Antonio, TX
Updated on Apr 14, 2015

These are my favorite kind of enchiladas.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded monterrey jack cheese
  • 3 cups salsa verde (i like herdez brand)
  • 12 - corn tortillas(6 in.)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream

How To Make easy enchiladas verdes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Place chicken, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup salsa in a bowl. Stir to mix. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Pour 1/2 cup of salsa into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread to cover the bottom.
  • Step 4
    Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Briefly dip tortilla in oil for a few seconds to soften. Lay on a plate.
  • Step 6
    Spoon 2-3 T. chicken mixture in the center. Roll the enchilada and place in baking pan seam side down.
  • Step 7
    Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Placing each in baking dish in a single layer.
  • Step 8
    Pour the remaining salsa over the top of the enchiladas to cover.
  • Step 9
    Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  • Step 10
    Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
  • Step 11
    Serve topped with sour cream.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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