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Shredded Chicken Enchilada Pie Recipe

Shredded Chicken Enchilada Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 limes , juice of
1 tbsp ground cumin
salt and pepper , to taste
9 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (20 oz) can enchilada sauce
1 cup cotija cheese
1 hass avocado, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tbsp red onions, finely minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Place the chicken, broth, half of the lime juice, cumin and salt and pepper in a pot. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Shred and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish with the vegetable oil.
Place a layer of 3 tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the chicken on top of the sauce. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, sauce and meat. Finish with layer of tortillas and pour the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle the cheese over top. Bake for 30 minutes, until top is brown and dish is bubbling.
Mix together avocado, onion, cilantro, the rest of the lime juice and salt and pepper.
Let the enchilada pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2063.79 Kcal (8641 kJ)
Calories from fat	1538.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	170.93g	263%
Cholesterol	476.36mg	159%
Sodium	5881.2mg	245%
Potassium	337.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	42.35g	14%
Sugars	1.58g	6%
Dietary Fiber	4.58g	18%
Protein	98.1g	196%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	1854.5mg	185%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	681.15 Kcal (2852 kJ)
Calories from fat	507.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.42g	263%
Cholesterol	157.22mg	159%
Sodium	1941.07mg	245%
Potassium	111.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.98g	14%
Sugars	0.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	18%
Protein	32.38g	196%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	21%
Vitamin A	1mg	99%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	612.1mg	185%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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