Catie'S Chicken Enciladas Recipe

Name: Catie'S Chicken Enciladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless OR; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, medium chopped (1/2 cup); 1/2 cup sour cream (not reduced fat!); 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, dried; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 mild green chilies, whole, chopped; 1 fresh garlic clove, minced; 15 ounces tomato sauce; flour tortilla (8-10); lettuce, shredded; tomatoes, diced; sour cream; guacamole; refried beans

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless OR
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, medium chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sour cream (not reduced fat!)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 mild green chilies, whole, chopped
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
15 ounces tomato sauce
flour tortilla (8-10)
lettuce, shredded
tomatoes, diced
sour cream
guacamole
refried beans

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Boil chicken until cooked, dice into small chuncks or brown ground beef. Or make chicken ahead in crock pot with 1 can chicken broth and 1 packet Ortega taco seasoning.
3
Heat bell pepper, water, chili powder, oregano, cumin, chilies, garlic and tomato sauce to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Pour in ungreased pie plate and let cool to touch.
4
Cook chicken in large skillet over meium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, untill brown. Stir in onion, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and ground pepper.
5
Dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; roll tortilla around filling. Place in rectangular baking diah. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
6
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato, guacamole, sour cream, salsa. Serve with refried beans, spanish rice.

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless OR, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, medium chopped (1/2 cup), 1/2 cup sour cream (not reduced fat!), and more.

Yes, Catie'S Chicken Enciladas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Catie'S Chicken Enciladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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