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Main course · Mexican

Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo (Green Chicken Enchiladas)

45 min Serves 4 ~432 kcal/serving ~£9.00 (£2.25/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 300 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 400 g tinned tomatillos
  • 1 fresh green chillies
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 100 g mature cheddar, grated
  • 60 ml soured cream

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
432 kcal
Protein
34.9 g
Carbohydrate
31.1 g
of which sugars
6.3 g
Fat
16.7 g
of which saturates
8.3 g
Fibre
6.2 g
Salt
1.30 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Blend the tinned tomatillos with the fresh green chillies, half the onion and the garlic cloves, then simmer in a pan for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Warm the corn tortillas and dip each in the green sauce to soften.

  3. 3

    Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken breast and remaining onion, roll up and place in an ovenproof dish.

  4. 4

    Spoon over any remaining sauce and scatter with the mature cheddar.

  5. 5

    Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6) and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  6. 6

    Finish with a drizzle of soured cream before serving.

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