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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas That'll Warm Your Heart

Delight in these comforting chicken enchiladas, featuring tender chicken and creamy sauce for a dish that's sure to please everyone's palate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Using rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can Roasted Green Chilies
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (e.g., cumin, garlic powder) Adjust according to taste
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Flour or corn tortillas

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by shredding your rotisserie chicken into a large mixing bowl. Combine the chicken with roasted green chilies and half of the shredded cheese, mixing thoroughly until incorporated.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sour cream, chicken broth, and spices. Warm over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring until smooth.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a tortilla, spoon the chicken filling into the center, and roll it up, placing seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  4. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent cracking. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursts during baking.

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