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Green Chicken Enchiladas

Source: Cacique

Serves 4
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 20 min

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package (10 oz.) Cacique® Queso Fresco cheese
  • ¼ Cup of Cacique® Crema Mexicana
  • 3 chicken breasts, pan fried or grilled, and shredded
  • 1 dozen corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeños or Serrano chilies, minced

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, chilies, ½ package Queso Fresco, and 4 tablespoons of enchilada sauce then set aside.
  3. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the remaining enchilada sauce to a boil then lower heat. Dip each tortilla, one at a time, in the sauce until soft. (about 10 seconds) Carefully place each tortilla on a plate.
  4. Spoon chicken mixture and cheese mixture onto the tortilla. Roll and arrange enchiladas seam side down in pan. Repeat with each tortilla.
  5. Cover enchiladas with remaining sauce and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Top with remaining cheeses and bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. Remove from oven and drizzle with Cacique® Crema Mexicana. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
  6. This is a family favorite, a treasured recipe that has been passed down through the generations, straight from Maria's Cocina.
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