Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
719
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To make the sauce, husk the tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness and dirt. Broil on foil baking sheet 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning once. till soft and slightly charred, about 7 - 9 mintues.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over med. heat. Add onions and saute about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer tomatillos to a blender and add the sauteed onions, cilantro, green chilies, cumin, sugar and salt; puree till smooth.
  4. Return tomatillo sauce to skillet and cook over med. heat till thickened about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add the broth and cream and continue cooking till the sauce is slightly thickened and not watery, about 5 - 8 minute Add more salt if desired.
  5. To make enchiladas, brush both sides with oil and lay on cookie sheet in stacks of two. Heat in 375 over just until soft and pliable, about 3 minutes.
  6. In large bowl, combine the chicken, half of the cheddar. half of the monterey jack, the chopped onion and the salt. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  7. Spread a third of the remaining sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of a tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and place seam down in the dish. Repeat with the other tortillas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining jack and cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
  8. Bake the casserole until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, about 20 - 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 718.69 Kcal (3009 kJ)
Calories from fat 440.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.92g 75%
Cholesterol 111.95mg 37%
Sodium 1310.66mg 55%
Potassium 763.27mg 16%
Total Carbs 39.08g 13%
Sugars 7.43g 30%
Dietary Fiber 5.15g 21%
Protein 34.02g 68%
Vitamin C 27.2mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 583.1mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.24 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.47g 75%
Cholesterol 28.54mg 37%
Sodium 334.17mg 55%
Potassium 194.6mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.96g 13%
Sugars 1.9g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 21%
Protein 8.67g 68%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.7mg 16%
Calcium 148.7mg 58%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.7
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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