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Roasted Tomatillo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Ingredients

The sauce

  • 15 pieces tomatillos
  • 3 pieces jalapeño peppers
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

The casserole

  • 6 pieces 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • cups shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast tomatillos and jalapeños on a baking sheet with olive oil for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
  3. Wrap garlic in foil with a bit of oil and roast with the tomatillos.
  4. Transfer roasted ingredients to a food processor with cilantro and green onions, then pulse until mostly smooth.
  5. Stir in broth, sour cream, and oil to the sauce mixture.
  6. Poach chicken in boiling water for 30 minutes, then shred.
  7. Dip tortillas in hot water to soften, then layer in a greased baking dish with chicken, sauce, and cheese.
  8. Repeat layers and finish with a final layer of tortillas, sauce, and cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
450
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
80mg

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