Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. canned diced green chilies; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 12 fresh corn tortillas; 3 1/2 c. cooked, cubed white chicken meat; 3 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 to 1 c. sour cream (I prefer 1/2 c.)

Servings: persons

3/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 c. canned diced green chilies
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
12 fresh corn tortillas
3 1/2 c. cooked, cubed white chicken meat
3 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 to 1 c. sour cream (I prefer 1/2 c.)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Lightly grease shallow baking dish. To make sauce, saute onion and garlic in margarine 5 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, sauce, chilies, sugar, cumin, salt and oregano.
4
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, uncovered.
5
Holding tortillas with tongs, soften by dipping into hot sauce.
6
Fill each tortilla with 1/4 to 1/3 cup chicken and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Roll up, tucking in sides to contain filling and arrange seam side down in prepared pan.
7
Stir sour cream into sauce.
8
Pour over enchiladas.
9
Top with remaining cheese.
10
Cover and bake for 40 minutes, until enchiladas are hot and bubbly.

1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. chopped onion, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 2 Tbsp. margarine, 2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes, 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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