How to Make Green Sauce Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that can be made in a variety of ways, from traditional red sauce to tangy green sauce. Green Sauce Enchiladas, also known as enchiladas verdes, are a flavorful and zesty twist on the classic dish. The rich and vibrant flavor of the green sauce, combined with tender chicken or savory vegetables, makes for a truly delicious meal.

The key to making delicious Green Sauce Enchiladas is the homemade green sauce. Although you can use store-bought green ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 3 boneless chicken breast halves, boiled and cubed
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (11 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar green enchilada sauce
  • 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large skillet, saute rice with butter or margarine. Add chicken broth and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and tender. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cube 3/4 pound of the cheese; shred the remaining 1/4 pound cheese and set aside. Combine chicken, 3/4 pound cubed cheese, corn, cooled rice and 1/4 cup sauce in a large bowl. Mix together. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 2 minutes and spread another 1/4 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place a little of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll up. Place filled tortillas (as many as will fit) in the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 pound shredded cheese and top with any remaining sauce, pouring evenly over all. (Freeze remaining tortillas for future green sauce enchiladas!)
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    647 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 500mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 527mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 486mg