Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Chicken

cooked, skinned, and chunked

2 unit

Carrots

chopped

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Bay Leaf

0.25 cup

Parsley

chopped

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Pepper

0.75 cup

Lite Sour Cream

0.75 cup

Fresh Cilantro

chopped

0.5 cup

Chopped Onion

chopped

8 unit

Diced Green Chili

diced

1.25 cup

Grated Monterey Jack Cheese

grated

28 unit

Green Enchilada Sauce

8 unit

Tortillas

Step 1
~4 min

Stew chicken with carrots, onion, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and pepper until cooked.

Step 2
~4 min

Skin and chunk the cooked chicken.

Step 3
~4 min

Mix the chicken with sour cream, cilantro, onion, diced green chili, and grated Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 4
~4 min

Spray a 13x9 casserole dish with Pam.

Step 5
~4 min

Warm tortillas in the microwave to make them more flexible.

Step 6
~4 min

Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll.

Step 7
~4 min

Pour 1/2 cup of green enchilada sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish.

Step 8
~4 min

Place the rolled tortillas in the dish.

Step 9
~4 min

Cover with the remaining enchilada sauce.

Step 10
~4 min

Cover the dish with foil and bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 minutes.

Step 11
~4 min

Remove the foil and top with more cheese.

Step 12
~4 min

Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13
~4 min

Top with black olives and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add corn for extra sweetness and texture.

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.

Adjust the amount of chili to control the heat level.

Serve with rice and beans for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Offer a side of guacamole and salsa.

Top with black olives.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Mexico

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in New Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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