Poblano Chile Enchiladas
Poblano Chile Enchiladas feature tender chicken tucked into lightly fried corn tortillas, all coated in a velvety roasted poblano and sour cream sauce. The mild heat of poblanos balances creamy richness, while a blanket of melted mozzarella adds a cozy finish. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a laid-back gathering.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Poblano Chile Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, chicken, onion, garlic, and bouillon in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
- 3
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool.
- 5
Reserve 1 cup of the broth and discard the rest.
- 6
Roast the poblano chiles over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened on all sides.
- 7
Place the chiles in a plastic bag or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap, and let them cool for about 30 minutes.
- 8
Peel off the blackened skin from the cooled peppers, then remove the seeds and membranes.
- 9
Transfer the poblano flesh to a blender; add 1 cup of the reserved chicken broth and sour cream.
- 10
Blend until smooth.
- 11
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 12
Fry the tortillas one at a time until softened and just starting to crisp, 10 to 15 seconds.
- 13
Stack the fried tortillas on a plate.
- 14
Pour the blended poblano mixture into the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 15
While the sauce cooks, slice the cooled chicken into 1/4-inch strips.
- 16
Using tongs, dip one tortilla into the hot sauce in the skillet to coat both sides, then place it on a work surface.
- 17
Arrange some chicken in the center, then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling.
- 18
Place the enchilada seam-side down in a serving dish.
- 19
Repeat to make the remaining enchiladas.
- 20
Spoon the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Calories 539.11 kcal High 27%
- Protein 39.19 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 39.29 g 14%
- Total Fat 25.28 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 11.86 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.58 mg High 40%
- Sodium 767.25 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 7.5 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 13.03 g --
- Added Sugars 5.98 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 358.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 408.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 120.61 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 72.01 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Poblano Chile Enchiladas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 539.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Poblano Chile Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, Minced Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Poblano Chile Enchiladas?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 539.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Poblano Chile Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 20 steps.
- Is Poblano Chile Enchiladas healthy?
- Poblano Chile Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 539.11 calories and 39.19 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 767.25 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.86 g (59% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.98 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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