Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 jalapeno, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree; 1/2 cup water; coarse salt; ground pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 8 corn tortillas (6 inches); 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded; 4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, minced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup water
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, minced

1
Heat oil in medium pan over medium low heat.
2
Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and chili powder.
3
Cook until onion is clear.
4
Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup water to pan.
5
Add salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Return heat to medium low.
8
Cook, gently crush tomatoes with a wooden spoon until sauce is thickened.
9
Add lime juice.
10
Let sauce cool before storing.
11
Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
12
Warm each tortilla, about 10 seconds per side.
13
Divide chicken, 3 cups cheese and pickled jalapenos among the tortillas.
14
Roll tightly.
15
Place the seams side down in a 9x13 baking dish.
16
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
17
Top with sauce and remaining cup of cheese.
18
Bake until cheese is melted and tortillas heated through.
19
For a crisper top, put under broil for an additional 1 - 2 minutes.
20
Enjoy!

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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: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 jalapeno, finely chopped, 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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