Momosita's Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Momosita's Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder; 2 ½ teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (I use hot chocolate mix); 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste); 1 dash cayenne; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 ¼ cups water; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or Mexican-style, or Rotel); 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can sweet corn; salt and pepper, to taste (I don't use any); 8 -10 flour tortillas (depending on how many you can fit in your baking dish); 1 cup cheese, shredded (I use Sargento's Mexican blend)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
2 ½ teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cocoa powder (I use hot chocolate mix)
1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
1 dash cayenne
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 ¼ cups water
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or Mexican-style, or Rotel)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can sweet corn
salt and pepper, to taste (I don't use any)
8 -10 flour tortillas (depending on how many you can fit in your baking dish)
1 cup cheese, shredded (I use Sargento's Mexican blend)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Assemble the sauce:.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
4
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cocoa powder, sugar, cayenne, water, salt and pepper.
5
Taste and adjust.
6
Bring to a low boil and reduce to simmer until the sauce thickens.
7
Reserve 1/4 cup and set aside.
8
Make the filling:.
9
Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, green chillis, corn and spices to a large pan.
10
Set on stove over medium heat and add the reserved 1/4 cup of sauce.
11
Stir and cook until warmed through.
12
Assemble the enchiladas:.
13
Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x14 glass casserole dish.
14
Place three heaping spoonfuls of the filling into the middle of one tortilla.
15
Roll tightly and place in the casserole.
16
Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
17
Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
18
Sprinkle cheese on top.
19
Place uncovered in preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Momosita's 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.

Momosita's Chicken Enchiladas

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