Name: Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce) Recipe
Prep time: PT-489074H22M7S
Cook time: PT-489074H22M7S
Total time: PT-489074H22M7S
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed); 1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeded for less heat); 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; Salt to taste; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce; 8 small flour or corn tortillas; Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Description

Delight your taste buds with these flavorful and easy-to-make Peruvian Green Sauce and Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to your meals.

Ingredients

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Peruvian Green Sauce:

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeded for less heat)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Salt to taste

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Peruvian Green Sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, Parmesan, olive oil, and vinegar. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt to taste. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: Preheat oven. Mix chicken, green chilies, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheese, cumin, salt, and pepper. Fill tortillas, roll up, place in dish. Pour sauce, top with cheese. Bake covered, then uncovered. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier Peruvian sauce, leave jalapeño seeds or add an extra pepper. Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Use rotisserie chicken for quick enchiladas. Add onions or beans for more flavor. Can be frozen before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Peruvian Green Sauce: 2 tablespoons, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 2 enchiladas
Calories: Peruvian Green Sauce: 90, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 420
Sugar: Peruvian Green Sauce: 0g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 2g
Sodium: Peruvian Green Sauce: 120mg, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 670mg
Fat: Peruvian Green Sauce: 9g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 22g
Saturated Fat: Peruvian Green Sauce: 2g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: Peruvian Green Sauce: 6g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 10g
Trans Fat: Peruvian Green Sauce: 0g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 0g
Carbohydrates: Peruvian Green Sauce: 1g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 25g
Fiber: Peruvian Green Sauce: 0g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 3g
Protein: Peruvian Green Sauce: 1g, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 30g
Cholesterol: Peruvian Green Sauce: 5mg, Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas: 80mg