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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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Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 949
  • Carbs 9.5g
  • Fat 78.2g
  • Fibre 2.7g
  • Protein 49.3g
  • Sugar 2.9g

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  • Step 1

    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.

  • Step 2

    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.

  • Step 3

    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.

  • Step 4

    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.

  • Step 5

    Turn off the heat, stir in finely chopped coriander, and let the mixture cool slightly. Meanwhile, grate the cheese and set aside.

  • Step 6

    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.

  • Step 7

    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

  • Step 8

    Carefully remove from the oven, garnish with fresh coriander and a dollop of sour cream, and serve. Enjoy your Cabbage Chicken Enchiladas!

Cabbage
Cabbage
Blanched to soften
4.00 Leaves
Boneless Chicken Thighs
Boneless Chicken Thighs
Shredded or chopped once cooked
2.00 Whole
Brown Onion
Brown Onion
Roughly chopped Use 1/4 of onion per person
1.00 Whole
Red Capsicum
Red Capsicum
Roughly chopped Use 1/4 of capsicum per person
1.00 Whole
Garlic
Garlic
Minced
1.00 Clove
Ground Cumin
Ground Cumin
0.50 Teaspoons
Chilli Powder
Chilli Powder
0.50 Teaspoons
Tomato Passata
Tomato Passata
300.00 Millilitres
Mexican Spice Mix
Mexican Spice Mix
1.00 Teaspoons
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Shredded
40.00 Grams
Sour Cream
Sour Cream
15.00 Grams
Fresh Coriander
Fresh Coriander
Chopped
5.00 Grams
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Use 2 tablespoons of oil per person
2.00 Tablespoons

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I LOVED this one!! First time trying enchiladas with no tortilla and I loved it very much!

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