Dinner for 4
Chicken Tomatillo Enchiladas
Seasoned chicken and onion fill corn tortillas under roasted tomatillo sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
Typical price
$16.56for 4 servings
$4.14 per serving$16.56 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.30Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 11 | $3.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3/4 lb tomatillos
- 3 jalapeño peppers
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 11 corn tortillas
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- smoked paprika
- cilantro leaves
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and roast tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and one onion on an oiled baking sheet for 15 minutes.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with sugar, three-quarter teaspoon salt, and one-quarter teaspoon cumin until smooth.
- Season the chicken with cumin, smoked paprika, and salt, then cook it in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken and mix it with the second onion, cilantro, and 8 ounces of cheddar.
- Warm the tortillas in oil, fill them with the chicken mixture, and place them seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some sauce underneath.
- Cover the tortillas with the remaining sauce, 3 ounces cheddar, smoked paprika, and cilantro, then bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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