Chicken Enchiritos Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 small green pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces Mexican tomato sauce; 14 ounces stewed tomatoes, broken up; 10 ounces red enchilada sauce; 4 ounces diced green chilies; 8 flour tortillas, 10-inch size; 16 ounces spicy refried beans; 4 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

3 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken stock
1 small green pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces Mexican tomato sauce
14 ounces stewed tomatoes, broken up
10 ounces red enchilada sauce
4 ounces diced green chilies
8 flour tortillas, 10-inch size
16 ounces spicy refried beans
4 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

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["Poach chicken breasts in stock just until no longer pink. Remove, cool and shred with 2 forks.", "Make sauce: Saute onions, peppers and garlic in oil just until soft. Add oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, red enchilada sauce and green chiles.", "Spread enough sauce to cover the bottom of a 9"" by 15"" glass baking dish.", "Microwave 2 tortillas at a time for 15 seconds and assemble before microwaving the next 2.", "Assemble enchiritos: Spread center of a tortilla with about 2 T. beans, add about 3 T. shredded chicken and top with about 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up burrito-style, tucking in sides and place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are used. You will have to keep assessing amounts as you go to divide evenly.", "Pour the rest of the sauce over enchiritos and top with the rest of the cheese.", "Bake at 350u00b0F for 1 hour, or until bubbly and cheese is beginning to brown."]

1827

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 small green pepper, diced, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiritos 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 Enchiritos

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