Recipes : Green Chile Chicken and Vegetable Enchiladas

Green Chile Chicken and Vegetable Enchiladas

Description: These are the tastiest, easiest enchiladas. Smothered in a tangy green chile sauce, tender chicken and assorted vegetables are sparked by a dash of cumin. We really like corn and spinach here, but you can use a variety of veggies, depending on what you have—bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms, to name a few.

Servings: 6

Cost: $2.08 per serving

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas $1.35
  • 2 chicken breast halves $2.50
  • 2 tablespoons oil $0.10
  • 1 onion, chopped $0.30
  • 1 cup corn $0.48
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped $0.68
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin $0.08
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste $0.01
  • 20 ounces enchilada sauce(green chile) $4.00
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese(or jack), shredded $3.00
  • Optional garnishes
  • 1/4 cup red cabbage, chopped * -
  • 1 avocado, sliced * -
  • 1 pinch fresh cilantro, chopped * -
  • 1 tomato, chopped * -
*Optional ingredients - not counted in pricing.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm while you prepare the filling (this makes the tortillas easier to roll without breaking).
  2. Cut the chicken into half-inch cubes. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the onion and saute one minute. Then add the chicken and saute for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is mostly cooked through. Add the corn and spinach (or other vegetables) and saute 2-3 minutes longer. Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
  3. Carefully remove the tortillas from the oven. Place a tortilla in a 9 x 12" baking dish, add a spoonful of the chicken/veggie mixture and a sprinkle of cheese and roll it up. Continue the process until all tortillas are used.
  4. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 5-10 more minutes, until the enchiladas are bubbling hot and the cheese is melted. Top with optional garnishes and serve.

Notes

  • If you have leftover filling, you can sprinkle it on top of the enchiladas before baking, or place the filling in an airtight container and save it for another meal.
  • While we love a mild green chile enchilada sauce with this recipe, you can use a red sauce if you prefer—or why not both?
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