Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas

Health score
24%
Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas
60 min.
10
850kcal

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Looking for a spicy and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these mouth-watering Jalapeño Chicken Enchiladas! This recipe serves 10 generous portions, making it ideal for family dinners or hosting a crowd. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 60 minutes, it's easy to whip up this delightful dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Packed with bold flavors, these enchiladas feature a homemade sauce made from a combination of tomato sauce, condensed cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. The heat level is perfectly balanced with the addition of seeded and chopped jalapeño peppers, while a hint of onion salt and pepper adds a savory depth of flavor. The chicken filling is a mix of cooked, cubed chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and the spicy jalapeño mixture, all wrapped up in warm, 8-inch flour tortillas.

Not only is this recipe incredibly tasty, but it also offers a great caloric breakdown, with 17.04% protein, 50.78% fat, and 32.18% carbs per serving. Plus, you can easily freeze half of the prepared casserole for up to a month, making it a fantastic option for meal prepping and enjoying a homemade, hearty meal at a later date.

So why not give Jalapeño Chicken Enchiladas a try for your next family feast or special occasion? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces tomato sauce divided canned
  • 40 ounces cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • cups cream sour
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  • teaspoon onion salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups roasted chicken cubed cooked
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • 20 8-inch flour tortilla warmed (es)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, jalapenos, onion salt and pepper. Stir in chicken and 2 cups cheese.
  2. Spread about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
  3. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Top with remaining tomato sauce; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  4. Cover and bake one casserole at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 1 month.
  5. To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  6. Bake, covered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories850kcal
Protein17.04%
Fat50.78%
Carbs32.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.3
Glycemic Load
21.16
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.91391287161%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:850.33kcal
42.52%
Fat:48.06g
73.93%
Saturated Fat:21.76g
135.99%
Carbohydrates:68.51g
22.84%
Net Carbohydrates:63.49g
23.09%
Sugar:10.9g
12.12%
Cholesterol:139.25mg
46.42%
Sodium:2474.86mg
107.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.29g
72.58%
Selenium:52.21µg
74.59%
Phosphorus:602.47mg
60.25%
Vitamin B3:10.38mg
51.92%
Calcium:517.05mg
51.71%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.2%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.9%
Iron:6.54mg
36.32%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.37%
Vitamin A:1571.08IU
31.42%
Folate:122.76µg
30.69%
Zinc:3.46mg
23.1%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.89%
Copper:0.41mg
20.61%
Potassium:719.6mg
20.56%
Fiber:5.02g
20.06%
Magnesium:70.78mg
17.69%
Vitamin E:2.64mg
17.61%
Vitamin K:17.69µg
16.84%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.6%
Vitamin C:13.54mg
16.41%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.92%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.36%