Johnny Jalapeno'S Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro Recipe

Name: Johnny Jalapeno'S Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin (or to taste); 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup sour cream; Other; 6 large flour tortillas (or 12 small); 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded divided; 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce; 1 cup Pace Picante Sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; sour cream, to garnish

Servings: persons

Filling
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin (or to taste)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
Other
6 large flour tortillas (or 12 small)
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded divided
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream, to garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2
FILLING: Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, jalapenos, and green onion. Sprinkle with cumin, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until heated thru.
3
Add the cream cheese, stirring to incorporate until melted. Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
4
ENCHILADAS: To each tortilla, place some of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with some Mexican cheese blend (about 2 Tbsp inside each enchilada). Roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
5
To the skillet the chicken mixture was in (no need to wash the pan first), combine the enchilada sauce, picante sauce, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer then pour over top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cilantro followed with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 40 minutes until heated thru.
6
Let rest 5-10 minutes to set. Serve with a dollop of additional sour cream if desired.

1400

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Filling, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Johnny Jalapeno'S Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro 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.

Johnny Jalapeno'S Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro

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