Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/3 c. chopped yellow onion; 1 Tbsp. butter; 2 c. cooked, shredded chicken or turkey; 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1/4 c. salsa; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chili powder; canned green chilies (optional); salt and pepper; 1 (11 oz.) can enchilada sauce (mild or hot); 8 flour tortillas; 1/4 c. salsa; 3/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1/3 c. chopped yellow onion
1 Tbsp. butter
2 c. cooked, shredded chicken or turkey
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 c. salsa
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chili powder
canned green chilies (optional)
salt and pepper
1 (11 oz.) can enchilada sauce (mild or hot)
8 flour tortillas
1/4 c. salsa
3/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until softened.
3
Add next 6 ingredients and heat through. Keep warm over low heat.
4
Cover bottom of a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with 1/2 the enchilada sauce.
5
One at a time, dampen each tortilla with water and heat on both sides in a hot, ungreased skillet until soft and pliable.
6
Place 1/4 to 1/3 cup meat mixture on each tortilla and roll; place in a baking dish.
7
Repeat.
8
Top with remaining enchilada sauce, salsa and cheese.
9
Cover and bake until heated through (20 minutes).

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. chopped yellow onion, 1 Tbsp. butter, 2 c. cooked, shredded chicken or turkey, 1 (16 oz.) can stewed 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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