SPICY AVOCADO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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Substitute 1 jar of 501 medium green salsa and 1/2 c chicken broth (homemade preferred) if not wanting to make sauce from scratch. Also, before serving , top with chopped vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions)& the chopped or sliced avocado. Side dish of Mexican rice, beans or corn go with it nicely as well. The heat from the...

Provided by Julie Prior

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp butter
1 serrano pepper, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp flour
1 c chicken stock
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 c cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 c salsa verde, medium
1/2 c sour cream, fat-free
3 c chicken, cooked, chopped (about 4 breasts)
8 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded & divided
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 medium avocados, peeled & chopped
8-10 tortillas, flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over med-high heat. Saute Serrano pepper and garlic for 1 min. Stir in flour, constantly stirring, and cook for 2 mins. Whisk in chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper, bring to a low boil. Once boiling, whisk in the sour cream, salsa verde and cilantro. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Spray/grease a 9x13 baking dish. Add 3/4 cup sauce to the bottom of the pan. Add chicken, jack cheese, onion and avocado to the center of each tortilla and roll up placing seam-side down in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with leftover cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling. Put any other toppings that you prefer and serve immediately.

Reetu Yogi
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I can't wait to make these enchiladas again!


adib baqakhill
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These enchiladas were a hit at my party!


Serano Collet
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sulav Gaming YT
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These enchiladas were easy to make and they tasted great!


atamleh mo
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I'm not a huge fan of enchiladas, but these were really good. The avocado and chicken were a great combination.


Pem A
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These enchiladas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great meal to freeze for later.


Ochayi Moses
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I love the combination of avocado and chicken in these enchiladas. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


man bile
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These enchiladas were perfect for a weeknight meal. They were easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Naheed khan
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I made these enchiladas with ground turkey instead of chicken, and they were still delicious.


kidist Bayisa
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


hayden mould
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I'm so glad I did! The avocado added a creaminess and richness to the enchiladas that I loved.


Osha Ahmed
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These enchiladas were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Riday Khan
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I made these enchiladas last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


Mudasar Rajpot
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These enchiladas were amazing! The avocado and chicken were a perfect combination, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making these again.