Dairy & Gluten Free Green Enchiladas
Ingredients:
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 Zucchinis, shredded
- 12 to 16 Corn Tortillas
- 1/3 Cup Broth (vegetable or meat)
- 1/2 Bunch of Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 1/2 to 3 Cups Green Enchilada Sauce (see homemade green enchilada sauce recipe below)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Cook Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a braiser or Dutch oven, add 1/3 cup broth and two chicken breasts. Close the lid and bake for 25 minutes. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.
- Saute Onions and Zucchini:
- In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onions and shredded zucchini until the onions are lightly golden brown (about 3 to 5 minutes). Add them to the shredded chicken bowl.
- Mix Chicken and Veggies with Sauce:
- Add 3/4 cup of green sauce to the chicken and veggie mixture. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble Enchiladas:
- Spread 1/2 cup of green sauce evenly on the bottom of a 13×9 casserole dish.
- Heat 1/4 cup of green enchiladas sauce in a small pan over low heat. Dip each tortilla in the sauce, ensuring both sides are coated and softened.
- Fill each tortilla with a handful of the chicken-veggie mixture, fold them, and place them face down in the casserole dish. Repeat until the dish is full.
- Bake:
- Top the enchiladas with the remaining green sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 15 Medium-Sized Tomatillos
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 to 4 Jalapeños (depending on spice preference)
- 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil
- 1/2 Bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions:
- Broil Ingredients:
- Preheat the oven on broil.
- Place whole tomatillos, garlic, jalapeños, and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes, mixing every 3 minutes until partially charred.
- Blend:
- Add broiled ingredients to a blender along with water, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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