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Enchiladas with chicken and tomatillo sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp. barbecue chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 small red onion, halved
  • 700 g of physalis, peeled and washed
  • 1 - 2 serrano peppers, stemmed and seeded
  • 0.5 cups lightly salted chicken broth
  • A pinch of sugar
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella and/or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil + extra for greasing
  • 3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to broil. Slice half an onion into thin half-moons and set aside. Place the other half of the onion, the tomatillo, and the serrano pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil, turning as needed, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetables and any liquid they have released to a blender, add the broth, and puree. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and sugar.
  2. Meanwhile, stack the tortillas, wrap them in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1 minute; keep the tortillas covered while warm. In a bowl, combine the chicken with 2 cups of shredded cheese. Spoon a dollop of the chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add a few cilantro leaves and roll up. Place the enchiladas in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Broil in the oven until golden brown and crisp, 3 minutes.
  3. Drizzle the tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with onion rings, queso fresco, and the remaining cilantro.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 626, Total Fat 32g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 47g, Carbohydrates 46g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g.

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