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Green chicken and cheese enchiladas

Green chicken & cheese enchiladas with zucchini, cilantro, and a creamy yogurt topping.

Yield
8 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 white onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 zucchini (small, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro (chopped (filling))
  • 3 cups green enchilada sauce (divided; 1/3 cup reserved for filling)
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • 1 lime juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • Mexican shredded cheese
  • red onion (diced)
  • olive oil (for cooking)
  • cilantro (chopped (topping))
  • Greek yogurt (for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Once hot, add the diced white onion, diced zucchini, and minced garlic.

  4. 4

    Sauté until fragrant and very tender.

  5. 5

    Set aside.

  6. 6

    To make the filling, add the shredded chicken, sautéed garlic, onion, and zucchini, Greek yogurt, some cilantro, 1/3 cup enchilada sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.

  7. 7

    Mix until everything is well combined.

  8. 8

    Get a 9x13 baking dish and pour about 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the pan.

  9. 9

    Next, pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on a large plate.

  10. 10

    One at a time, dip a tortilla in the enchilada sauce until lightly coated on both sides.

  11. 11

    Scoop a little bit of the filling into the tortilla and gently roll up and place in the baking dish, seam side down.

  12. 12

    Repeat the process until all 8 enchiladas have been made.

  13. 13

    Pour the remainder of the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas then top with cheese.

  14. 14

    Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.

  15. 15

    Top with a drizzle Greek yogurt, diced red onion, and cilantro!

  16. 16

    Enjoy