Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups diced green chili peppers ( fresh roasted or frozen)
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
8 corn tortillas
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated fine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium-size saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Saute the onion and garlic in oil.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chile, chicken broth, and shredded chicken; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch and about 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
Add to chile/chicken mixture and cook 2 more minutes.
While preparing the chile/chicken mixture, cut tortillas into strips.
Place the tortilla strips on a cookie sheet, place in preheated oven until warm.
Spray an 8 x 11 inch glass baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place one cup of chile/chicken sauce on bottom of pan.
Top with one-third of the tortilla strips.
Repeat 2 more layers of sauce and tortilla strips.
Top with remaining sauce and grated cheese.
Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	461.36 Kcal (1932 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.1g	34%
Cholesterol	58.59mg	20%
Sodium	832.12mg	35%
Potassium	581.07mg	12%
Total Carbs	43.76g	15%
Sugars	4.41g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	23.11g	46%
Vitamin C	153.4mg	256%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	238.3mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.15 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	34%
Cholesterol	18.43mg	20%
Sodium	261.8mg	35%
Potassium	182.81mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.77g	15%
Sugars	1.39g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	17%
Protein	7.27g	46%
Vitamin C	48.3mg	256%
Iron	0.7mg	13%
Calcium	75mg	24%

* 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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