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Lighter Green Chile Chicken Enchilada

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Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies ("ortega")
1 garlic clove, minced
12 corn tortillas
1/2 lb reduced-fat cheddar cheese or 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
salt, to taste
1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)

Nutritional information

971.7
Calories
352 g
Calories From Fat
39.2 g
Total Fat
17.9 g
Saturated Fat
156.3 mg
Cholesterol
3710.3 mg
Sodium
83.8 g
Carbs
12.5 g
Dietary Fiber
11.1 g
Sugars
74.2 g
Protein
639g
Serving Size

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Lighter Green Chile Chicken Enchilada

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    I loved this! It was really easy to make and the black olives were wonderful in it. My sister loved it, too. I thought it might need some more seasoning, but it didn't - it was perfect. Thanks!

    • 75 min
    • Serves 2
    • Easy

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    Lighter Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, From New Mexico magazine, a delicious and simple dish (The black olives were not in the original recipe, but we like to add them ) For extra indulgence on occasion, serve with slices of avocado and/or sour cream!, I loved this! It was really easy to make and the black olives were wonderful in it My sister loved it, too I thought it might need some more seasoning, but it didn’t – it was perfect Thanks!, From New Mexico magazine, a delicious and simple dish (The black olives were not in the original recipe, but we like to add them ) For extra indulgence on occasion, serve with slices of avocado and/or sour cream!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Boil Chicken Breasts in Broth and Water Until Tender (about 15 Minutes).

    2
    Done

    Allow the Breasts to Cool, Then Shred Them Into Small Pieces and Put Them Back Into the Hot Broth and Water.

    3
    Done

    Add the Chopped Onion, Chiles, Garlic and Salt to Pot; Simmer All Together For 10 Minutes.

    4
    Done

    If Mixture Is Too Thick, Add Some More Broth (or Water) So There Is Enough Liquid to Soak Tortillas in, One at a Time.

    5
    Done

    One by One, Soak Six Tortillas in Liquid and Use Them to Cover the Bottom of a 9x13 Baking Pan.

    6
    Done

    Cover With Chicken/Chile Mixture, Olives and Cheese; Repeat Once, Starting With Tortillas, Ending With Cheese.

    7
    Done

    Place Pan in a Warm (about 375 Degrees) Oven Until Cheese Melts.

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