Five-Star Chicken Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Five-Star Chicken Enchiladas recipe for a delicious dinner
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken meat
1 can chopped green chilies
1 onion , diced
1 cup enchilada sauce ( Mexican gravy )
12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup monterey jack cheese , grated
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese , grated
1/2 cup sliced black olives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
433
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Chicken enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that consists of rolled-up tortillas filled with chicken, vegetables, and cheese. This recipe for Five-Star Chicken Enchiladas takes the classic dish to the next level with the addition of green chilies, black olives, and extra cheese. The result is a crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for a family dinner or large gathering. These enchiladas can be served with rice, beans, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, green chilies, diced onion, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce.
3.In a 9x13 baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
4.To assemble each enchilada, spoon the chicken mixture onto a tortilla and roll it up tightly.
5.Place each enchilada seam-side down in the baking dish, and repeat until all the tortillas have been used.
6.Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas.
7.Sprinkle the grated cheeses and black olives over the enchiladas.
8.Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

These chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor and perfect for a family dinner.

They are easy to make and can be customized to individual tastes.

The recipe can easily be scaled up or down depending on the number of servings needed.

CONS

This recipe calls for canned enchilada sauce, which can be high in sodium and preservatives.

To make this recipe healthier, use homemade enchilada sauce or look for low-sodium options at the store.

Some people may find the dish too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These chicken enchiladas are high in protein, which can help to build and repair muscle.
The black olives in this recipe contain healthy fats and antioxidants, which can improve heart health and reduce inflammation.

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