CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE AND LONG-GRAIN RICE

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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and Long-Grain Rice image

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.

Hriday Tamim
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The green sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the enchiladas were cheesy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknigh


Arturo Ramos
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The enchiladas were cheesy and flavorful, and the green sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a tasty and easy Mexican dish.


Sajid Hashmi
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it. The enchiladas were cheesy and flavorful, and the green sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a tasty and easy Mexican dish.


Harry Fendy
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These enchiladas were delicious! The green sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. The long-grain rice was a great addition, and it helped to soak up the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves


JANA SHHALTOUGH
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but these enchiladas were really good. The green sauce was mild and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a tasty and easy Mexican di


Jason Atterbury
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The green sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the enchiladas were cheesy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknigh


Zayn. Ali
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I'm always looking for new enchilada recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The green sauce was especially flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Its Devil
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The enchiladas were cheesy and flavorful, and the green sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a tasty and easy Mexican d


Nicholas Cruz
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the enchiladas, and they couldn't get enough of the green sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my next party.


Semhal Meles
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I'm not usually a fan of green sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and rice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Md Nobi
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The green sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the chicken was moist and tender. The long-grain rice was a great addition, and it helped to soak up the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.