Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tortillas, large; 1 cup salsa (mild or hot depending on your preference); 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 1 lb chicken breast; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 -3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack); 4 green onions, chopped finely; 2 tomatoes, chopped finely; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tortillas, large
1 cup salsa (mild or hot depending on your preference)
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 lb chicken breast
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack)
4 green onions, chopped finely
2 tomatoes, chopped finely
1/2 cup red onion, chopped (optional)

1
Season chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper.Cook chicken breast over medium heat, until fully cooked. Pour lime juice over chicken 1 min before removing from heat. Cool a bit.
2
Shred chicken breast into semi-fine shreds.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
4
Assemble enchiladas having all ingredients prepared and in bowls makes it quick:
5
Smear a bit of sour cream over the tortilla (not too much).
6
Place salsa down the middle, approx 1 tbsp per tortilla or as per preference.
7
Sprinkle chicken, green onions, tomatoes and cheese along the line of salsa. Add red onion if you are a fan of onions.
8
Roll up and place in glass baking dish.
9
Continue until done.
10
Sprinkle a bit of cheese over the rolled up enchiladas.
11
Bake in oven for 25-30 min until golden and crunchy on top.
12
Serve with salad, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

509

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tortillas, large, 1 cup salsa (mild or hot depending on your preference), 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream, 1 lb chicken breast, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions