Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
10%
Chile-Chicken Enchiladas
65 min.
8
404kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chile-Chicken Enchiladas! Perfectly baked and bursting with flavor, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends.

Imagine tender, diced chicken mixed with creamy Monterey Jack cheese, zesty green chiles, and rich sour cream, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Topped with a generous layer of enchilada sauce and melted Cheddar cheese, these enchiladas are a comforting and satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

With just 65 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can serve up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family dinners. Each serving is packed with flavor and nutrition, boasting 404 calories, with a balanced mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you choose to garnish with fresh avocado or green onions, or serve alongside crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes, these enchiladas are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a deliciously cheesy, savory experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexico!

Ingredients

  • cups roasted chicken diced cooked
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 19 oz enchilada sauce canned (any variety)
  • 11 oz flour tortilla for burritos (8 tortillas;
  • servings spring onion chopped
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish. In medium bowl, stir together chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and chiles.
  3. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla.
  4. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam sides down, in baking dish. Top enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  6. Bake 35 minutes.
  7. Remove foil; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until hot and cheese is melted. Top with avocado or green onions. If desired, serve with lettuce, chopped tomato and additional sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories404kcal
Protein22.38%
Fat49.93%
Carbs27.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15
Glycemic Load
6.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.164782695148%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:404kcal
20.2%
Fat:22.33g
34.35%
Saturated Fat:11.46g
71.65%
Carbohydrates:27.86g
9.29%
Net Carbohydrates:24.92g
9.06%
Sugar:7.21g
8.01%
Cholesterol:76.31mg
25.44%
Sodium:1190.36mg
51.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.51g
45.02%
Selenium:25.54µg
36.49%
Calcium:359.04mg
35.9%
Phosphorus:332.65mg
33.26%
Vitamin B3:4.67mg
23.33%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.45%
Vitamin A:1028IU
20.56%
Vitamin K:16.53µg
15.74%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.71%
Iron:2.74mg
15.22%
Folate:59.37µg
14.84%
Zinc:2.03mg
13.53%
Fiber:2.94g
11.74%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.38%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.75%
Vitamin C:8.19mg
9.92%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.14%
Magnesium:30.21mg
7.55%
Potassium:227.53mg
6.5%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.22%
Copper:0.08mg
4.11%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%