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a baking dish with chicken enchiladas topped with cheese

Chicken Enchiladas

Diana
Make amazing chicken enchiladas with this simple recipe. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy a tasty, satisfying meal.
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 664
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Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans tomatoes, diced
  • 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded , cheddar jack or a blend, divided
  • 3/4 cup sour cream, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas, or corn
  • Guacamole, optional
  • Garnish: sliced black olives, optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a skillet heat oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, oregano, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine 1/2 cup of the sauce with the chicken, 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, and 1/4 cup of sour cream; set aside.
  • Spread about half of the remaining sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to a tortilla and roll it up; place it in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over tortillas.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve chicken enchiladas with dollops of sour cream or guacamole and garnish with sliced olives if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 34gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1389mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 723IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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