Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
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Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish consisting of tortillas rolled around a filling and covered in a chili pepper-based sauce. The word "enchilada" translates to "in chile" or "covered in chili" in Spanish. The dish is typically made by filling corn or flour tortillas with various ingredients such as seasoned meats (e.g., chicken, beef, or pork), cheese, beans, or vegetables.Chicken and avocado enchiladas in a creamy and spicy avocado sauce.
Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish consisting of tortillas rolled around a filling and covered in a chili pepper-based sauce. The word "enchilada" translates to "in chile" or "covered in chili" in Spanish. The dish is typically made by filling corn or flour tortillas with various ingredients such as seasoned meats (e.g., chicken, beef, or pork), cheese, beans, or vegetables.
Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
Servings: makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 avocados
- 1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful of cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juice
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 8 (7 inch) tortillas
Directions
- Puree the chicken broth, salsa, sour cream, avocados, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender or food processor.
- Mix half of the sauce with the chicken, avocado, green onions, and half of the cheese.
- Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with some of the sauce, wrap the chicken and avocado mixture in the tortillas, and place them in the dish.
- Top the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and cheese and bake in a preheated 350F oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are bubbling about 15-20 minutes.
Thank you and Bon Appetite.
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