Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, boiled, boned and chopped (save broth); 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 (9 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, mashed; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 3 to 5 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1 c. water or broth (may need to add water to broth to make 1 c.); salt to taste; corn tortillas; 1 c. sour cream and chives; Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 chicken, boiled, boned and chopped (save broth)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (9 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, mashed
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
3 to 5 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 c. water or broth (may need to add water to broth to make 1 c.)
salt to taste
corn tortillas
1 c. sour cream and chives
Monterey Jack cheese, grated

1
Saute onion and garlic in a large frying pan in 1 to 2 teaspoons oil.
2
Add chicken, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and water.
3
Heat to boiling (may need more liquid).
4
Dip tortillas in hot vegetable oil, not smoking, but enough to sizzle.
5
To save calories, dip in hot broth.
6
Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of mixture into each tortilla.
7
Roll and place in a shallow baking dish.
8
Top with sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese.
9
Bake until cheese melts.
10
Serve with salad and fried rice.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, boiled, boned and chopped (save broth), 1/2 onion, chopped, 1 (9 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, mashed, 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas 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.

Chicken Enchiladas

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