Catie’s Chicken Enciladas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Catie's Chicken Enciladas - Delicious and Hearty
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast , boneless , skinless OR
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion , medium chopped
1/2 cup sour cream ( not reduced fat ! )
1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup green bell pepper , chopped
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves , dried
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 mild green chilies , whole , chopped
1 fresh garlic clove , minced
15 ounces tomato sauce
flour tortilla
lettuce , shredded
tomatoes , diced
sour cream
guacamole
refried beans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
425
Sugar
3g
Fat
22g
If you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, look no further than Catie's Chicken Enchiladas! This recipe is a family favorite and will be sure to satisfy any craving for Mexican cuisine. The combination of tender chicken breast, flavorful spices and gooey cheese makes it an irresistible dish that everyone will love. Serve it with a side of refried beans or rice and enjoy a complete meal! Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving comfort food, Catie's Chicken Enchiladas are guaranteed to satisfy.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2.Boil chicken breast in water or cook ground beef and set aside to cool.
3.Add garlic, onion and pepper to skillet and sauté until onion is translucent.
4.Add oregano, chili powder, cumin and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute.
5.Add tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6.Add half of the cheese and stir until melted. Turn off heat.
7.Mix half of the sauce with chicken breast and set aside. (If using ground beef, add it to the sauce.)
8.Place a few tablespoons of chicken mixture into each tortilla and roll them up.
9.Place tortillas seam side down in a greased baking dish.
10.Pour the remaining sauce on top of tortillas and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
11.Bake for 20-25 minutes.
12.Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and refried beans.

PROS

Catie’s Chicken Enciladas are the perfect comfort food – hearty, delicious and filling!
Plus, they are easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The combination of chicken, spices, cheese and vegetables makes this dish a well-rounded meal.

CONS

These enchiladas are not the healthiest recipe due to the use of flour tortillas and cheese.

However, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, be mindful of the portion sizes as these enchiladas are quite filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Catie’s Chicken Enciladas provide a good source of protein from the chicken and cheese.
They also include vegetables such as onion, bell pepper and garlic which are full of antioxidants and other nutrients.
Additionally, garlic has been linked to improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

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