The Best Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: The Best Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 cups roasted chicken meat, deboned and chopped into bite size pieces (I use Tyson Brand); 12 -15 corn tortillas; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup sour cream; 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
½ cup butter, melted
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cups roasted chicken meat, deboned and chopped into bite size pieces (I use Tyson Brand)
12 -15 corn tortillas
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup sour cream
16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Saute onion and jalapeno chile pepper in butter.
2
Add cut up chicken.
3
Add 2/3 of cheddar cheese to mixture.
4
Soften corn tortilas in microwave or fry for 5 seconds in a small amount of oil.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Fill tortilas with chicken mixture and roll.
7
Place seam down in casserole dish.
8
Continue until all chicken mixture is gone.
9
Mix soups and sour cream together and pour over rolled enchiladas.
10
Cook 45 minutes to an hour in a preheat 350 degrees F oven.
11
Sprinkle 1/3 cheddar cheese over top and return to oven just until cheese has melted.

1535

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, ½ cup butter, melted, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, 4 cups roasted chicken meat, deboned and chopped into bite size pieces (I use Tyson Brand), and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Chicken Enchiladas

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