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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

January 23, 2013

I love Enchiladas, it is no secret. And I don't really prefer red over green or visa versa, they are both just lovely bundles of cheesy wonderfulness. What I make simply depends on what I have on hand. This recipe is easy and tastes great. Smiles all the way around which is my idea of a successful dinner.

2 10 oz cans Green Enchilada Sauce or one large can
1 4.5 oz can diced green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Tortillas (the most authentic are to use the small corn tortillas, I had the 8" flour tortillas so that is what I used)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 clove of garlic, pressed
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4-1/2 tsp ground ancho chili powder
1/4-1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
1/4 tsp ground coriander (optional)
Juice of 1/2 a lime (optional)

Preheat your oven to 400 F. Spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and drizzle with about a Tbsp of olive oil. Cook the chicken seasoned with the...
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Nutritions

Calories
229

Sodium
861mg
35% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
15g
30% DV

Carbs
2g
0% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Polysaturated Fat 0.62g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 4g 30%

Cholesterol 48mg 16%

Sodium 861mg 35%

Potassium 181mg 5%

Protein 15g 30%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 0.5g 1%

Vitamin A 492IU 9%

Vitamin B6 0.16mg 8%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 334mg 33%

Iron 0.39mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nutritions

Calories
587

Sodium
187mg
7% DV

Fat
23g
36% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
97g
33% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 28%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 26%

Monosaturated Fat 13g 84%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 187mg 7%

Potassium 172mg 4%

Protein 5g 10%

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Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 16%

Sugar 50g 100%

Vitamin A 152IU 3%

Vitamin B6 0.93mg 46%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 55mg 5%

Iron 1mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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