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Stove Top Green Enchiladas

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Stove Top Green Enchiladas is perfect for those evenings when you’re short on time but want to prepare a healthy meal for your family.


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stop top green enchiladas a recipe by dinner tonight
Stove Top Green Enchiladas
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Rating: 5
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Servings
7
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups diced green chilies
  • 2 cups reduced-fat unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded, skinless chicken breast 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 cup reduced-fat extra-sharp finely shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chilies, chicken broth, chicken and garlic powder.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the cornstarch into about 1/4 cup of cold water until all the lumps are gone.
  7. Add to the chile and chicken mixture.
  8. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  9. Tear the tortillas into strips and divide in- to thirds.
  10. Add them to the pan and cook until they are hot, stirring with a spoon from time to time.
  11. Sprinkle the cheese over the enchiladas.
  12. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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