Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can salsa verde
- 1 (12-ounce) package corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and guacamole for topping (optional)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Remove the bones and shred the chicken using two forks.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add green chiles, black beans, corn, and salsa verde. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in shredded chicken.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture.
- Place the enchiladas in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cilantro.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 enchilada (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrate: 35g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- Vibrant and colorful
- Customizable with toppings
User Comments:
- "These enchiladas were absolutely delicious! The green sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was so tender." - Sarah
- "I loved the combination of the black beans, corn, and salsa. It was so hearty and satisfying." - John
- "The cheese made these enchiladas so creamy and gooey. I couldn't get enough!" - Emily
- "These were the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner. They were easy to make and so delicious." - David
- "I would definitely recommend these enchiladas to anyone who loves Mexican food." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to shred the chicken, you can buy pre-shredded chicken from the grocery store.
- To make these enchiladas vegetarian, omit the chicken and add an extra can of black beans or corn.
- To make these enchiladas gluten-free, use corn tortillas that are labeled as gluten-free.