Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 3 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Shredded; 1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Salsa, Divided; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cubed; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Drained; 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese, Divided; 8 whole Tortillas

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
3 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Shredded
1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Salsa, Divided
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Cubed
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Drained
1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese, Divided
8 whole Tortillas

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2
Heat olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onions and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken, 1 cup of the salsa, cream cheese, cumin and chiles; mix well.
5
Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and mix well.
7
Lay out the tortillas.
8
Evenly divide filling amongst tortillas and roll them up.
9
Place, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish.
10
Top with the remaining salsa (you can use your judgement on how much salsa you want to use, but I usually just finish up the jar) and cheese.
11
Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
12
Note: This is an adapted recipe, though the original source has long since been lost.

383

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 3 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Shredded, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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.

Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas

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