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Quick Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Rotisserie chicken + jarred salsa verde wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with melty cheese and baked until bubbly. Serve with orange juice and fresh fruit for a vibrant, weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Quick Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups salsa verde (jarred)
  • 8 count corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • ½ count white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 count fresh lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F. Stir shredded chicken with 1 cup salsa verde and lime juice in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Spread remaining 1 cup salsa verde on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

  3. 3

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable, then dip lightly in salsa.

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with 3 tablespoons chicken, a pinch of onion and cilantro. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle cheese evenly over enchiladas. Bake uncovered until cheese melts and edges bubble, 12–15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with remaining cilantro and onion. Serve hot with orange juice and fresh fruit.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 12-inch skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs or fork

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