Speedy Chicken And Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Speedy Chicken And Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 cup prechopped white onion; 1 cup prechopped bell pepper; 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso); 2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast (about 8 ounces); 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded, reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and pepper; saute 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add enchilada sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
3
Combine chicken, 3/4 cup of cheese, and cumin, tossing well.
4
Wrap tortillas in paper towels; microwave at high 30 seconds or until warm. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up. Place tortillas, seam sides down, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce mixture over enchiladas; broil 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese evenly over enchiladas, and broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.

561

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 cup prechopped white onion, 1 cup prechopped bell pepper, 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso), and more.

Yes, Speedy Chicken And Cheese 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.

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Speedy Chicken And Cheese Enchiladas

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Variations & substitutions

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