Chicken Enchiladas

Per serving

369kcal
27.1гProteins
17гFats
27.8гCarbs

This is my favorite Chicken Enchiladas recipe. I get requests for this recipe all the time. It's a bit lower in fat because you're not dipping the tortillas in hot oil. This recipe is from Betty Crocker's Chicken Cookbook.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • medium onion, chopped1
  • cloves garlic, chopped2
  • vegetable oil2 tablespoons
  • chicken broth1 1⁄2 cups
  • chili powder1 -2 tablespoon
  • dried oregano leaves1 teaspoon
  • ground cumin1 teaspoon
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • (8 ounce) can tomato sauce1
  • 6-inch corn tortillas12
  • cups shredded cooked chicken3 cups
  • cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese1 cup
  • sour cream

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil in a 2-quart saucepan until onion is tender.

  2. 2

    Stir in broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and tomato sauce.

  3. 3

    Heat to boiling; reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides.

  5. 5

    Spoon 1/4 cup of the chicken onto each tortilla; roll tortilla around chicken.

  6. 6

    Place seam sides down in an ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.

  7. 7

    Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with cheese.

  8. 8

    Cook uncovered in 350° oven until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve with sour cream and, if desired, shredded lettuce.

  10. 10

    Do-ahead Note: After placing enchiladas in baking dish, sprinkle with cheese (do not pour remaining sauce over enchiladas); cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.

  11. 11

    To serve, pour remaining sauce over enchiladas; cook uncovered in 350° oven until hot and bubbly 20-30 minutes.

Source: food.com
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