Best 12 Green Sauce Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of green sauce enchiladas with this comprehensive guide. Discover the secrets to creating authentic and delectable enchiladas that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico. We'll explore various recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring that you find the perfect green sauce enchilada recipe that suits your culinary desires. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to innovative takes with a modern twist, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this iconic Mexican dish.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN CHILE SAUCE



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Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!

Provided by aaronspool

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 corn tortillas
vegetable oil for pan-frying
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves, shredded
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¾ cup minced onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas (1 at a time) for 5 seconds on each side to soften and make them pliable. Add more oil to pan as needed. Drain between layers of paper towel and keep warm.
  • Divide chicken, 10 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese, and onion among the 12 tortillas. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to boil. Slowly add broth, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Mix in the sour cream and chiles, heating thoroughly but do not boil, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over the enchiladas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for 5 more minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 172.2 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 1081.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SHRIMP ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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I started making these enchiladas last year during the Lenten season. It allows my family to observe Lent and still enjoy Mexican food. When I brought it to school, my co-workers couldn't get enough of it.-Mari Acedo, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high heat. In batches, fry tortillas until pliable (do not allow to crisp), about 10 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Cover with foil to keep warm and softened., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, onions, garlic and cumin; cook and stir until onions are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach; heat through., Place 1/4 cup shrimp mixture off center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, seam side down. Top with sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILI & SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE



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Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions make this an easy weeknight meal. My family basically INHALED them. This is our favorite Enchilada recipe.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
8 soft flour tortillas
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan using non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked chicken, chili powder (optional) and 1 cup of cheese together. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
  • In a medium sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in sour cream, chilies, cilantro, onion powder, and garlic powder, and pepper. Make sure that you don't bring this to a boil- you don't want to have curdled sour cream!
  • Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-22 minutes and then place under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

DELICIOUS CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (WITH GREEN SAUCE)



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My friend made something similar to this a couple years ago and I LOVED it. So I decided to make my own version. It's a no-brainer... especially when you buy the roasted chicken from the store beforehand. I make this for game days or dinners... they are ALWAYS a hit with my family and friends. YUM!

Provided by JustLauren

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 24 enchiladas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 roasted whole chicken (either bought from the grocery store or home baked)
24 corn tortillas (I like white, use more or less depending on the chicken)
28 ounces green enchilada sauce (I use La Victoria)
4 ounces canned diced green chiles
3 cups Mexican blend cheese (more or less, depending how cheesy you like it)
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning (use judgment since chicken sizes vary)
salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (use more or less)

Steps:

  • I HAVE TWO WAYS --
  • **********The First way**********.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Shred chicken into a medium sized bowl (This is probably my least favorite thing to do).
  • Add Mexican seasoning, salt and pepper, basil, and green chiles to shredded chicken.
  • Place oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Place 3 tortillas on a paper towel, place in microwave for 20 sec.
  • Immediately, start putting the chicken mixture into the tortilla, roll up, place in oil.
  • Flip over when one side is light brown.
  • Remove from skillet, tilt the rolled tortilla to drain excess oil onto paper towel, place in large pan.
  • Repeat process until all the chicken is gone.
  • Empty the entire Green Sauce on top of the rolled tortillas.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover entire pan. (I like mine SUPER cheesy!).
  • Lightly season with mexican seasoning.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes. Cheese should be bubbling and lightly browned.
  • *******The Second Way*******.
  • This method entirely omits the oil and frying.
  • Grease the bottom of the baking pan with Pam.
  • Place 8 corn tortillas on the bottom of the pan.
  • Place half of the chicken mixture on top of that.
  • Pour between 1/4 to 1/2 of the green sauce can onto the mixture.
  • Place 8 more tortillas on top.
  • Place remaining chicken on top of that.
  • Pour rest of the green sauce.
  • Cover with cheese and season with Mexican seasoning.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes. Cheese should be bubbling and lightly browned.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAMY GREEN SAUCE



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This Mexican favorite makes a festive dish for a Cinco de Mayo party or a fun family dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 jars (16 ounces each) medium green salsa
3/4 cup heavy cream
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place with garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa and cream.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding skin and bones. Peel and chop garlic. In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, and 1/2 cup salsa mixture.
  • Stack tortillas flat, and wrap in damp paper towels; microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip in salsa mixture, lay flat, and fill with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll up and arrange, seam side down, 8 enchiladas lengthwise and 4 crosswise in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining salsa mixture, then cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is browned and salsa is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes; let rest 10 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.

PORK ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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A citrusy, garlicky tomatillo sauce infuses pork tenderloin with bold flavor. You can also skip the pork and use the sauce as a salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and coarsely chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups coarsely grated white cheddar (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; cut into 4 chunks. Using two forks, shred pork; transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatillos and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer; cook until tomatillos are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food processor, and blend until smooth; season sauce with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup sauce and corn to pork; mix to combine. Transfer remaining sauce to a shallow bowl.
  • Wrap stacked tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip in sauce, place on a work surface, and fill with 1/4 cup pork mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up, and arrange, seam side down, in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue to bake until cheese is browned, about 15 minutes. Let enchiladas cool in dish for 10 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 31 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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For a crisp bite that's one notch hotter than a jalapeno, substitute part of the green chiles with two diced fresh serranos. -Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
ENCHILADAS:
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute spinach until wilted. Drain and remove. In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. , Stir in chiles, green onions, cilantro, garlic, spices and spinach. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir in sour cream; set aside. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add onion and cilantro to remaining cheese mixture; toss to combine. Place about 1/4 cup cheese-onion mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 32g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SALSA VERDE - GREEN TOMATILLO SAUCE FOR ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Salsa Verde - Green Tomatillo Sauce for Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion
1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almond (optional)
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 (10 ounce) cans tomatillos or 1 3/4 lbs fresh tomatillos
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 can green chili, chopped
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan and stir in onion and almonds.
  • Cook until onion is soft and almonds and lightly browned.
  • Simmer tomatillos in chicken broth until soft if using fresh ones. Drain canned tomatillos.
  • Whirl tomatillos with liquid in blender or food processor until fairly smooth Add to onions; stir in cilantro and chilis.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer rapidly, until reduced to 2 1/2 cups

WHITE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SOUR CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by gtelliott

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 soft flour tortillas
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chillies
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Mix the chicken together with 1 cup of the cheese. Distribute the chicken and cheese mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in the prepared pan. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat until sauce is thick and bubbly. Stir in the sour cream and diced green chiles. Pour the sauce in an even layer over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS W/ TOMATILLO/GREEN CHILI SAUCE



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Make and share this Cheese Enchiladas w/ Tomatillo/Green Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sue Freeman

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb tomatillo, husked,rinsed,quartered
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno chiles
12 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups chopped green onions
3/4 cup canned mild green chili
12 large spinach leaves
8 corn tortillas
3 cups packed grated monterey jack cheese (about 12 ounces)
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tomatillos are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to blender; add 2 cups onions, green chilies, and spinach; puree.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Return sauce to skillet.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Heat about 1/4 inch deep vegetable oil in a second skillet and fry 1 tortilla briefly, remove to a paper towel to drain and then coat with sauce.
  • Place coated tortilla on plate.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon sauce.
  • Roll up tortilla.
  • Place seam side down in prepared dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, cheese, and onions.
  • Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until cheese melts and the edges of the enchiladas begin to brown, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE AND LONG-GRAIN RICE



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
2 cups Green Sauce, recipe follows
8 to 10 corn tortillas
1 cup oil
3 cups shredded Cheddar/mozzarella mix
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 roasted Anaheim chile, skin removed, stemmed and seeded, roughly chopped
7 tomatillos, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
3 cups water
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, add the sliced onion and minced garlic, saute for about 2 minutes. Then add the chicken slices and cook until chicken is a nice golden brown. Turn the heat up a touch and add the bell pepper slices and dried chili flakes. Once chicken is no longer pink remove from the heat and place the mixture into a bowl.
  • In a small skillet add 1 cup oil. When oil is warm submerge a tortilla for 10 to 15 seconds or until soft. This will soften them and make rolling a lot easier. Drain on paper towels and repeat this process until all tortillas have been softened. Pour 1 cup of Green Sauce on bottom of the baking dish to cover. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, roll them up. Place seam side down on top of the sauce in the baking dish. Pour the remaining green sauce over them and spread the cheese mix evenly over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve with long-grain rice.
  • For the Green Sauce:
  • Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until a nice salsa consistency is reached.
  • For the Rice: Pour 3 cups of hot water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Rinse the rice well in a bowl under cold water and drain. This will remove surface starch and will be less sticky. Place the rinsed and drained rice into the saucepan, cover and cook until al dente, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and lime juice and serve.

GREEN SAUCE ENCHILADAS



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These are the best chicken enchiladas you will ever have! I created this recipe one day by accident, and it's now a family favorite. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

Provided by smooch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 647.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 100.9 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 499.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the green sauce, use fresh tomatillos for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any tomatillos, you can use green tomatoes instead.
  • Be sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeños before adding them to the sauce.
  • If you like your sauce spicy, you can add more jalapeños.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a little bit of sour cream or yogurt.
  • When making the enchiladas, be sure to use corn tortillas.
  • You can fill the enchiladas with your favorite fillings, such as shredded chicken, beef, or vegetables.
  • Be sure to top the enchiladas with plenty of cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Green sauce enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give green sauce enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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