Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lg, whole chicken breasts, poached; 1 c. minced onion; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp. butter; 1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes, minced; 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. minced green chilies; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 12 corn tortillas; 2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounce.); 1 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream (I use less)

Servings: persons

2 lg, whole chicken breasts, poached
1 c. minced onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes, minced
1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. minced green chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grnd cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
12 corn tortillas
2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounce.)
1 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream (I use less)

1
Cut chicken meat into 12 strips and salt to taste.
2
Set aside.
3
Saute/fry onion and garlic in butter till soft.
4
Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, sugar, cumin, salt, oregano, and basil.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 20 min.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Dip each tortilla in tomato mix to soften.
8
Place one piece of chicken and 2 Tbsp.
9
of cheese on each tortilla.
10
Roll up and place in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.
11
Blend lowfat sour cream into remaining sauce mix and pour over enchiladas.
12
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
13
Bake covered at 350 degrees for 40 min till heated through.

1092

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lg, whole chicken breasts, poached, 1 c. minced onion, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 2 tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas Recipe 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 Recipe

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