Enchiladas Poblanas

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Ingredients

  • 6 poblano chiles
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 2 cups oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • corn oil, as much as needed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Roast, peel and cut chiles into strips.
  2. Fry onions and garlic in a little bit of oil until tender.
  3. Add chile strips, corn and chicken.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes in medium heat.
  5. Add 1 cup of cream, lower heat and simmer for two more minutes. Set a side.
  6. Fry tortillas lightly in a good quantity of oil, just for 2 seconds on both sides so you can still fold them. Set aside.
  7. Preheat oven at 400°F.
  8. Put the chicken and poblano mixture in the center of the tortilla and roll it.
  9. Place all of the enchiladas in a greased oven proof dish.
  10. Smother them with 1 cup of cream and cheese.
  11. Bake until cheese is melted and golden, and cream is bubbling.
  12. Serve with arroz rojo (red rice).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

563 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 55% DV
Carbs 36.2g 13% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10197.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 286.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 41mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 60.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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