Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
45 min.
4
610kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free meal that's ready in just 45 minutes? Look no further than Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas! This mouthwatering recipe serves 4 and clocks in at 610 calories per serving, making it the perfect lunch or dinner option. Whether you're in the mood for a main course or a main dish, these enchiladas are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Packed with flavor, these enchiladas feature a combination of 2.3 oz can sliced black olives, 4 servings of Cayenne pepper, and 16 oz cans of both green chile and traditional enchilada sauces. The dish also includes a healthy dose of fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeño pepper, and a variety of cheeses such as low-fat Monterey Jack and cheddar. To make the chicken filling, simply boil boneless, skinless chicken breasts with chicken stock, jalapeño, and garlic, then shred and mix with salsa.

To assemble the enchiladas, you'll need 8 6-inch corn tortillas, which you can microwave for 20 seconds to soften. Combine the shredded chicken with a cheese mixture of cheddar, Monterey Jack, cilantro, and olives, and then spoon the mixture onto the tortillas, roll them up, and place them seam-side down in a casserole dish. Ladle on the enchilada sauce and top with more cheese before baking in the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes.

With a self-caloric breakdown of 35.93% protein, 25.38% fat, and 38.69% carbs, Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas are a well-balanced and tasty treat that you can feel good about serving to your family or friends. So why not give this recipe a try and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills?

Ingredients

  • 2.3 oz olives black drained sliced canned
  • servings ground pepper 
  • cups chicken stock see 
  • 6-inch corn tortillas (es across)
  • 16 oz enchilada sauce green canned
  • 16 oz enchilada sauce traditional canned
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • clove garlic 
  • servings hot sauce 
  •  jalapeno 
  • 0.5 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • 12 oz salsa 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 20 oz chicken breast boneless skinless cut into strips

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • oven
  • pot
  • casserole dish
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°. In a medium pot, boil stock, chicken, jalapeño and garlic 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Strain chicken, run cold water over it and shred into a bowl.
  2. Mix in salsa and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine cheddar, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack, cilantro and olives; set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, combine enchilada sauces and add Mexican hot sauce and cayenne to taste. Stir until simmering. Set aside. Coat an 11" x 13" casserole pan with nonstick spray. Microwave tortillas 20 seconds.
  3. Place small handfuls of cheese mixture and chicken in center of each tortilla, roll up and place in pan, seam side down.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Ladle on sauce, then add remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack.
  5. Bake 20 minutes.
  6. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories610kcal
Protein35.93%
Fat25.38%
Carbs38.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.88
Glycemic Load
10.39
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.074782837992%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:610.38kcal
30.52%
Fat:17.26g
26.56%
Saturated Fat:6.15g
38.41%
Carbohydrates:59.22g
19.74%
Net Carbohydrates:49.32g
17.93%
Sugar:23.3g
25.89%
Cholesterol:116.42mg
38.81%
Sodium:3566.07mg
155.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:54.98g
109.97%
Vitamin B3:20.62mg
103.1%
Selenium:61.18µg
87.4%
Vitamin B6:1.58mg
78.83%
Phosphorus:761.94mg
76.19%
Vitamin A:3206.62IU
64.13%
Fiber:9.9g
39.61%
Potassium:1191.93mg
34.06%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.38%
Calcium:317.21mg
31.72%
Magnesium:111.02mg
27.75%
Vitamin B5:2.36mg
23.6%
Iron:3.9mg
21.66%
Zinc:3.03mg
20.18%
Vitamin E:2.96mg
19.72%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.2%
Vitamin C:14.86mg
18.01%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.73%
Copper:0.35mg
17.43%
Vitamin K:13.55µg
12.9%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.99%
Folate:34.13µg
8.53%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.7%
Source:Epicurious