Cabbage Chicken Enchiladas with Red Capsicum and Onion
- Gluten Free
- Spicy
- Keto
- Mexican
- Contains Dairy
- Chicken
These scrumptious Cabbage Chicken Enchiladas are a delightful twist on a classic Mexican dish. Tender, shredded chicken seasoned with flavorful spices, onion, and capsicum is wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves, creating a lighter and gluten-free alternati
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Preheat oven to 175ºC (350ºF). In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and blanch the cabbage leaves for 30 seconds using tongs. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
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Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly on a chopping board.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and cook the chopped onion and capsicum with a pinch of salt until soft, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the cooled chicken using two forks.
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Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet with onion and capsicum, and stir to combine. Mix in the shredded chicken and 2/3 of the enchilada sauce, which is made by combining the tomato passata and spice mix in a separate bowl.
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Turn off the heat, stir in finely chopped coriander, and let the mixture cool slightly. Meanwhile, grate the cheese and set aside.
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Place a heaping spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the short sides in first, then roll into a cylinder. Repeat until all chicken mixture is used.
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Arrange the cabbage enchiladas in a baking dish and spoon the remaining 1/3 of the enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden
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Carefully remove from the oven, garnish with fresh coriander and a dollop of sour cream, and serve. Enjoy your Cabbage Chicken Enchiladas!
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Pierina Guerra Verified
I LOVED this one!! First time trying enchiladas with no tortilla and I loved it very much!