Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 4

Spicy and Delicious Chile-Chicken Enchiladas

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can enchilada sauce , Old El Paso
	2 cups cooked chicken , diced
	1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese , shredded
	1 cup sour cream
	1 can green chilies , chopped , Old El Paso
	1 package flour tortillas , burrito size
	1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

486

Sugar

Fat

31g

Chile-Chicken Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish that is sure to please. These enchiladas are made with shredded chicken, cheese, and tortillas, and are covered in a delicious enchilada sauce. They are easy to make and can be served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. These enchiladas are perfect for a family dinner or a party, and can be customized to suit any taste preferences.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.	In a medium bowl, mix together the diced chicken, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped green chilies.
3.	Pour a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading the sauce to cover the bottom.
4.	Spoon about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture onto each flour tortilla, rolling each tortilla, and placing seam side down onto the baking dish.
5.	Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
7.	Top with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeno peppers, if desired.

PROS

These enchiladas are flavorful and easily customizable.

They are also relatively easy to make and can be a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

These enchiladas can be high in calories and sodium.

They can also be a bit messy and time-consuming to assemble.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These enchiladas can be modified to be a bit healthier by using low-fat cheese and skipping the sour cream.
They also contain protein and fiber from the chicken and can be a good source of calcium from the cheese.