Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
15%
Chicken Enchiladas
45 min.
6
630kcal

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Welcome to a delightful adventure in your kitchen with our Chicken Enchiladas recipe! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these enchiladas are not just a meal; they are a fiesta on a plate. Packed with tender, chopped chicken, and complemented by the vibrant flavors of green chiles and fresh cilantro, this dish is bound to impress your family and friends.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up an incredible main course that serves six, making it ideal for a cozy night in or a lively dinner party. The combination of spicy green taco sauce and creamy sour cream creates a rich sauce that perfectly coats the rolled tortillas, sending your taste buds into a frenzy of flavor.

What’s more, with each serving packing around 630 calories, you can indulge guilt-free. You can customize your enchiladas with a variety of toppings like fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy olives, and zesty green onions, allowing everyone to add their personal touch. And if you're looking to save time, our make-ahead option lets you prepare the dish in advance, leaving you more time to enjoy the company of loved ones.

So grab your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let’s embark on this delicious journey of making Chicken Enchiladas that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz chilis green drained chopped canned
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 8-inch flour tortilla soft ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • oz sauce green
  • oz pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • oz cream sour
  • servings cilantro leaves fresh sliced chopped coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll tortillas up.
  3. Place rolled tortillas, seam sides down, in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Lightly coat tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Stir together taco sauce and 8-oz. container sour cream. Spoon over hot enchiladas, and sprinkle with desired toppings.
  6. *Monterey Jack cheese may be substituted.
  7. To Make Ahead: Prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover with aluminum foil, and chill overnight, or freeze up to 1 month. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
  8. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed in Steps 3 and

Nutrition Facts

Calories630kcal
Protein21.96%
Fat47.14%
Carbs30.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.83
Glycemic Load
10.68
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.809565150219%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:629.57kcal
31.48%
Fat:32.68g
50.28%
Saturated Fat:16.23g
101.45%
Carbohydrates:48.2g
16.07%
Net Carbohydrates:45.43g
16.52%
Sugar:13.39g
14.88%
Cholesterol:119.75mg
39.92%
Sodium:1335.89mg
58.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.25g
68.5%
Selenium:40.05µg
57.21%
Phosphorus:488.42mg
48.84%
Calcium:455.52mg
45.55%
Vitamin B3:8.75mg
43.77%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.1%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.02%
Folate:89.74µg
22.43%
Iron:3.93mg
21.82%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.37%
Zinc:2.77mg
18.47%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.12%
Vitamin A:767.8IU
15.36%
Magnesium:46.67mg
11.67%
Fiber:2.77g
11.08%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.86%
Potassium:376.3mg
10.75%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.61%
Vitamin C:8.05mg
9.76%
Vitamin K:9.76µg
9.3%
Copper:0.14mg
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.26%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes