Three Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro; 4 ounces goat cheese; 24 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
4 ounces goat cheese
24 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until tender. Stir in chicken and next three ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally for 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and goat cheese.
2
Spoon about 1/4cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up tortillas and place seam side down in 2 lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dishes.
3
Heat half and half and bouillon granules in a large sauce pan over low heat until granules dissolve. Pour over tortillas.
4
Bake covered at 350 degrees for 10 minutes uncovered and back 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; and bake 5 more minutes.
5
Serve with Spanish Rice.

3351

kcal

Calories

Fat

480

Carbs

174

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese 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.

Three Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

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