Mexican · lunch

Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas)

Name: Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas)
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast; 12 Anaheim green chili peppers; 1/2 cup canola oil for frying; 1 quart Suero de Sal (whey) or buttermilk can be used as a substitute; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 medium white onion, diced; 12 to 18 corn tortillas, preferably white; 1 cup white shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Azadero or Muenster); 1/4 queso fresco, crumbled; 1/2 cup crema or sour cream (for sauce and topping); Salt (to taste); Water (if needed)

“Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas) might be just the Mexican recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 471 calories, 29g of protein, and 20g of fat each. For $2.6 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 8 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of chicken breast, onion, canolan oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is brought to you by Foodista. Only a few people really liked this main course. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 61%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Enchiladas Verdes con Pavo (Green Chile Turkey Enchiladas), Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas), and Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas).”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 6
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 6

Chicken breastboneless chicken breast1 lb
Anaheim chili peppers12
Canola oil½ cup
Buttermilk can be used as a substitutewhey1 quart
Flour2 tbsp
Onionmedium, diced1 medium
Corn tortillaspreferably white12
CheeseMonterey Jack, Azadero or Muenster1 cup
Queso frescocrumbled¼
Cremafor sauce and topping½ cup
Salt6 servings
Waterif needed6 servings

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Method preview

25 steps · 45 min

1
Roast Chili Peppers
2
Preheat broiler. Select firm, meaty peppers without wrinkles for roasting. Wash thoroughly.
3
Place peppers evenly in a single layer on a foil-lined cookie sheet.

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