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Chicken Enchiladas Verde For One

Chicken Enchiladas Verde for one are made with tender chicken, corn tortillas, melted cheese, and salsa verde. Baked in a small dish for easy prep and big flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken enchiladas verde, chicken enchiladas verdes, chicken recipes, enchiladas, enchiladas verde, enchiladas verdes, salsa verde chicken enchiladas, small batch chicken enchiladas verde, small batch chicken enchiladas verdes, tex-mex
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola oil or use vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 3 (8-inch) corn tortillas
  • 6 ounces cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup tomatillo sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional Toppings

  • sliced avocados
  • fresh chopped tomatoes
  • sour cream
  • crumbled cotija cheese
  • chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Fry Tortillas: Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Fry each tortilla for 20 seconds, or until lightly browned. Place the fried tortillas on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Assemble the Enchiladas: Spread 1-2 tablespoons of tomatillo sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish.
    Place one tortilla on top of the sauce.
    Add half of the cooked chicken and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
    Add another tortilla, layer with the remaining chicken, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
    Top with the last tortilla, cover with the remaining tomatillo sauce, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Notes

  • Chicken Prep: Rotisserie chicken is quick, flavorful, and saves time.
  • Baking Dish: A lightly greased 5x5-inch dish is the ideal size.
  • Salsa: Spread salsa evenly on the bottom and top for balanced flavor.
  • Cheese: Shred your own for the best melt, since pre-shredded cheese has additives.
 
To double the recipe, use a 6x8-inch baking dish and double all the ingredients. Follow the same layering and baking steps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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