Leonardo’s Magnifico Green Chile, Chicken, and Cheese Enchiladas😋

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Leonardo’s Magnifico Green Chile, Chicken, and Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced green chilies
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-10 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • Sliced jalapeños for topping (optional)

Calories per Ingredient:

  • Shredded cooked chicken: 142 calories per cup
  • Diced green chilies: 14 calories per cup
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese: 110 calories per 1/4 cup
  • Sour cream: 23 calories per tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 calorie per tablespoon
  • Corn tortillas: 50 calories per tortilla
  • Green enchilada sauce: 20 calories per 1/4 cup
  • Sliced jalapeños: 4 calories per pepper

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 4-6

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced green chilies, 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of the chicken mixture and roll it up. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
  5. Pour the green enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the sauce.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with sliced jalapeños if desired.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful combination of green chile, chicken, and cheese!

Beginner Tips:

  • If the corn tortillas are cracking when you roll them, try wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for a few more seconds.
  • Be sure to fully coat each tortilla with the green enchilada sauce to keep them moist during baking.
  • Feel free to customize the filling by adding ingredients like black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes.

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