Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 13
Spicy homemade chicken enchiladas recipe perfect for dinner
in Mexican

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cooked chicken breasts , shredded
1 onion , diced
1 green bell pepper , diced
1 1/2 cloves garlic , chopped
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
370
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
Homemade chicken enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Made with a homemade mixture of shredded chicken, onions, green bell peppers, cream cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, these enchiladas are rolled up in a tortilla and baked in a rich tomato and chili sauce. Spicy and full of flavor, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit with everyone!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and green bell peppers, cook until soft.
3.Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
4.In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken breasts, cooked onion and bell pepper mix, cream cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
5.Add tomato sauce, chili powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
6.Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Lay tortillas on a flat surface and spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish.
7.Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
8.Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
9.Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

These homemade chicken enchiladas are a crowd-pleaser and a perfect addition to your dinner rotation.
They are spicy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.

CONS

This recipe requires some prep work, including cooking and shredding the chicken.
It may take some time to assemble the enchiladas, but the end result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These homemade chicken enchiladas contain a good amount of protein from the chicken, while also being a good source of dairy from the cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Although they are high in calories, the spices used in this recipe, such as chili powder and garlic, have been linked to anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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