Dinner: Green Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious baked chicken breast tortillas with Mexican cheese, sour cream, enchilada sauce and seasonings.
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Health and fertility benefits of Green Chicken Enchiladas
Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups reduced fat Mexican 4 cheese blend
4 cups green enchilada sauce
20 taco size extra thin yellow corn tortillas
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
30 oz chicken breast
1/4 cup cilantro
1 small onion
1 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
1. Place breasts in glass baking dish. Slice onion thin and top chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder and cumin.
2. Roast chicken covered at 350° F (175° C) until cooked (about 40 minutes). Remove and allow to cool somewhat. Shred chicken with a fork.
3. In large bowl mix shredded chicken, 2 cans enchilada sauce, 2 cups cheese, the cilantro (chopped) and 3/4 cup of the chopped green onion.
4. In a separate bowl, add 1 1/2 cans of the enchilada sauce and microwave 30 seconds to warm. This will be used to soften the tortillas to prevent breakage.
5. Place about 6 corn tortillas into the sauce (one at a time) for a minute or two to soften.
6. Place enough chicken mixture to make each enchilada about thumb thick. Pour one can of sauce into two glass rectangular cake pans and spread evenly (helps prevent sticking).
7. Place rolled enchiladas in the pans lengthwise, about 10 per pan. Take any remaining sauce and spoon over tops of enchiladas thinly. Sprinkle last 1/2 cup cheese lightly over the enchiladas. Top with last 1/4 cup of green onion.
8. Bake in 350° F oven approximately 35 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 20
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 165 | ||
Fat 5.47 | ||
Carbohydrate 13.31 | ||
Protein 14.79 |