Chicken Enchiladas Verdes Recipe

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FOR FILLING:.
Place chicken and broth in large saucepan.
Add carrot, onion, garlic, parsley and bay leaf. Bring to boil.
Cover and simmer 5 minutes at very low heat.
Turn off heat and let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
Remove chicken from broth and cool slightly.
Strain cooking liquid.
Return to saucepan and boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
Skin and bone chicken; shred meat and place in medium bowl. Chill.
FOR SAUCE:.
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat.
Add flour and cook until light brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in reserved chicken cooking liquid, increase heat to medium and cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to processor.
Add sauce, sour cream, onions, cilantro and can of chilies. Puree until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
Spread 1/2 cup sauce over the bottom.
Add 1/2 cup sauce to cooked, chilled chicken, then mix in 2 1/2 cups grated cheese.
Pour 5 tablespoons oil into heavy medium skillet, heating over medium-low heat.
Add 1 tortilla and cook until softened, about 5 seconds.
Drain and repeat with rest of tortillas.
Divide chicken filling among tortillas and roll up, arranging seam side down in prepared dish.
Bake enchiladas about 10-15 minutes. Add remaining cheese on top and bake 5 minutes more.
Serve with more sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	539.98 Kcal (2261 kJ)
Calories from fat	393.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.77g	67%
Cholesterol	79.88mg	27%
Sodium	969.56mg	40%
Potassium	512.77mg	11%
Total Carbs	17.83g	6%
Sugars	3.24g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	13%
Protein	19.69g	39%
Vitamin C	27.6mg	46%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	571.9mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.47 Kcal (659 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.77g	67%
Cholesterol	23.29mg	27%
Sodium	282.75mg	40%
Potassium	149.54mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.2g	6%
Sugars	0.95g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	13%
Protein	5.74g	39%
Vitamin C	8mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	40%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	166.8mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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