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Best Easiest Low Fat Chicken Verde Enchiladas Recipe

Craving delicious, healthy enchiladas? This recipe delivers! Forget heavy cream – these unbelievably creamy and addictive chicken verde enchiladas are surprisingly low-fat. My husband and I always go back for seconds! Get ready for a flavor explosion that's easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for a party. Share your variations in the comments!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1236.2 kcal
Protein 185g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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How to Make Best Easiest Low Fat Chicken Verde Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook chicken breasts: In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add chicken breasts, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Shred chicken and set aside.
  3. Make the verde sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tomatillos are tender. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (in batches if necessary).
  4. Assemble the enchiladas: Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread about 1 cup of the verde sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Fill each corn tortilla with shredded chicken and a small amount of cheese. Roll up tightly and place seam-down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining verde sauce over the enchiladas, ensuring they are mostly covered.
  7. Top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

117 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

149g

Carbs

22g

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