Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

30 mins

Directions

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    In a large saucepan, melt butter and olive oil over med-low heat. Add onion and jalapeno, then salt, pepper, and cumin. Saute for 5-6 minutes.

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    Grate in garlic and stir. Cook for another 30 seconds.

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    Pour in salsa verde, sour cream, and cilantro. Stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove 1 cup of sauce and set aside.

  4. 4.

    Add shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until combined.

  5. 5.

    In a 9x13" baking dish, spread a light layer of enchilada sauce.

  6. 6.

    Place 3 tbsp of chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, add avocado (optional). Roll and place in baking dish.

  7. 7.

    Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas, sprinkle with rest of cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.

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    Remove foil, finish baking until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedge.

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Ingredients

  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cumin
  • 3.5 cups salsa verde
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 4 oz Monterrey jack cheese
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado

Equipment

large saucepan grater 9x13" baking dish wooden spoon aluminum foil

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