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: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 12 corn tortillas; 14 ounces enchilada sauce (preferred brand, La Victoria); 4 ounces cream cheese; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts; 2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; Garnishes; sour cream; shredded lettuce; chopped tomato; black olives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
14 ounces enchilada sauce (preferred brand, La Victoria)
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion
Garnishes
sour cream
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
black olives

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Fry each tortilla in oil for several seconds to soften tortillas. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream and spices. Stir in chicken, 2 Cups Monterey jack (reserve the additional 1/2 cup), cheddar cheese and green onions.
4
Pour enchilada sauce into a pie plate. Dip each tortilla in sauce. Fill with 1/3 cup of chicken filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 13x9x2 pan. Repeat until all enchiladas are filled.
5
Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top of enchiladas.
6
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake until melted.
7
Serve with desired garnishes and enjoy!

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 12 corn tortillas, 14 ounces enchilada sauce (preferred brand, La Victoria), 4 ounces cream cheese, 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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