My Mamma's Enchiladas Recipe

Name: My Mamma's Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) cans whole tomatoes; ½ teaspoon paprika; 6 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons oregano, crushed; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 cups grated cheddar cheese; 3 cups grated monterey jack cheese; 12 flour tortillas; 3 large skinless chicken breasts (chopped into 1/2 pieces); 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
½ teaspoon paprika
6 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
12 flour tortillas
3 large skinless chicken breasts (chopped into 1/2 pieces)
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese

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["In a large saucepan, mix tomatoes, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt.", "Simmer until thick.", "About 45 minutes to an hour.", "Strain and press tomato mixture through a sieve, removing excess juice.", "Saute' garlic and onions in oil and add to the thick, strained sauce.", "Mix both cheeses together in a bowl.", "Dip each tortilla in this tomatoe sauce before filling.", "Place 1/2 cup of cheese in the center of the tortilla.", "Add 5-6 pieces of chicken and a pinch of green chiles.", "Roll and place into a 9 x 13"" pan.", "Repeat until pan is full.", "Spread remaining tomato sauce over the top and shredded parmesan.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes."]

2227

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, ½ teaspoon paprika, 6 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, My Mamma's Enchiladas 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.

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