Dinner for 10
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Corn tortillas hold chicken, green chiles, and cream cheese sauce before baking under melted Monterey Jack.
$6.70for 4 servings
$1.68 per serving$6.70 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.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.89Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.20Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 10 | $3.00Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $3.27Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz canned green chilies
- 1 tsp honey
- 4 oz cream cheese
- salt
- 10 thick and sturdy corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 tbsp chopped cilantro
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Cook the green onions and garlic in olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, then add broth, green chilies, honey, cream cheese, cumin, coriander, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, roll it closed, and place it seam-side down in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Pour the sauce over the enchiladas, top with Monterey Jack, and bake for 20 minutes; garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less 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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