I think everyone has a dish that they enjoy but don’t make very often (or even just an ingredient that rarely finds its way into their grocery cart), for no reason other than it doesn’t come to mind. For me, this dish is enchiladas. And my ingredient is green salsa.
To my delight, this Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Cooking Light uses both.
Green Salsa = Salsa Verde!
I made just a few small changes to the recipe:
- I used 2 cups shredded leftover roast chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts and shredding them (so I was able to omit the first step of the recipe).
- Since I didn’t have liquid from cooking the chicken breasts, I used 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock to cook down with the green salsa.
- I used 6 individual gratin dishes to cook the enchiladas instead of cooking them in 1 large casserole dish.
- I increased the amount of sharp cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top to 4 oz (about 3/4 cup shredded).
The enchiladas were delicious! Give them a try if you’re looking for something a little different.
Hope you liked my pictures in this post! I was playing around with backlighting (where the light source is behind the subject), something I very rarely do since it can be a little tricky to work with…I had fun with it!
Here’s an example of how backlighting and its play on light and shadows can be used to create a very dramatic effect in your photos.
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Looks great :) I don’t remember the last time I’ve had an Enchiladas hehe but I’ve always like mexican food ~ Just never really made it at home hehe
wish i could cook more like you Faith!
I totally hear you! My ingredient is ricotta! It can be used in so many dishes and I always for get to pick it up. The enchiladas look just perfect
Oh, yes, this looks amazing! Chicken Enchiladas are one of my faves…but I also don’t make them often. I suppose it’s not so hard :-)
Just made chicken enchiladas last week – I just love them, and Brett does, too. Happy to find another recipe to try next time!
I love enchiladas…..One of my favorite Mexican dishes and your look amazing,Faith!
Enchiladas are a favorite around here but they never look as pretty as yours! :) They look fabulous Faith!
90% of the time, I order enchiladas when at a Mexican restaurant. I love to drizzle mine with salsa verde so a version highlighting the sauce would hit the spot with me.
Great job on the pictures, Faith! :)
I haven’t mastered any photography skills, and I know I wouldn’t be able to make a backlit photo look as good as these! They turned out great-I’d say your experiment is a success! Also, enchiladas are probably my #1 favorite food but I pretty much make them once a year or LESS! What is up with that? As for salsa verde, I’ve never made it and I think I need to try it. Your enchiladas look great!
That green salsa look so yum…lovely clicks, Faith!
First of all let me begin by saying that these enchiladas do not make good to my diet, not at all! I am monitoring my weight since I have lost my 5 excessive kilos and even though I am not on a strict diet still i ahve to watch what I eat. These enchiladas made me crave for Mexican and wish I had couple of them. I would be more than happy to just cheat and eat them!
I rarely think to make enchiladas either which is so weird because I LOVE them! I mean, really…melted cheese, a hint of spice…what more could a gal ask for?
The photos look great to me!
i’ve never made enchiladas, but i love them! i think i skip making them because they’re what i order whenever i eat at a mexican restaurant. this batch looks amazing, faith!
I love Mexican food but actually rarely make it at home. I’m glad you posted about these enchiladas! Gorgeous pics, btw :)
These enchiladas look great…so flavorful. I haven’t had chicken enchiladas for ages…now I am craving for it.
Hope you are having a nice week Faith :)
I love enchiladas but avoid them because they’re so fattening. However I always reduce calories in dishes I cook by adapting them to how we eat. I don’t know why I’ve never done this for enchiladas. Thanks for sharing this. It looks delicious.
The backlighting looks fabulous as does the chicken enchilada!
I love the back light effect…the photos are stunning! And your enchiladas look amazing, the salsa verde is a perfect warm weather touch!