Enchiladas Aztecas Recipe

Name: Enchiladas Aztecas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup canned chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste; 1/4 teaspoon msg (optional); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste; 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 12 corn tortillas; peanuts or canola oil

Servings: persons

8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon msg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
12 corn tortillas
peanuts or canola oil

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["Toss shredded cheeses together, and set aside.", "In a medium saucepan, combine butter and flour over medium heat.", "Cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly.", "Whisk in milk and chicken broth, and continue whisking until smooth.", "Add spices and half of the mixed cheeses, and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.", "Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thickened.", "Add chicken, olives, tomato, onions, and green chiles, adjust seasonings to taste, and set aside to cool.", "Dip each tortilla in hot oil to soften.", "Place about one third cup of chicken mixture on each tortilla, and roll up tightly.", "Place seam side down in a lightly oiled 9""x13"" baking dish.", "Top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.", "Enchiladas can be frozen before final topping with cheese.", "Thaw completely before topping with cheese and baking."]

1430

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded, 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, and more.

Yes, Enchiladas Aztecas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Enchiladas Aztecas

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