Enchiladas – New Mexico Style

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Enchiladas - New Mexico Style
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 package corn tortillas
1 onion , chopped
1/2 cup sour cream ( optional )
6 fried eggs ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
600
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
Enchiladas first originated in Mexico as a street food and has since gained popularity worldwide for its unique taste and versatility. Enchiladas are made of rolled tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients such as meat, cheese, beans, and vegetables. The New Mexico style enchiladas, in particular, is characterized by its red enchilada sauce made from dried red chili peppers. The enchiladas are then topped with cheese and baked to melt the cheese and blend together all the flavors. This dish is enjoyed by many for its delicious taste, filling and easy to eat texture and the opportunities to be creative and flexible with filling options.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned.
3.Stir in the cumin, chili powder and can of enchilada sauce.
4.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.Warm up the corn tortillas in the preheated oven.
6.Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, onion, Colby cheese, and lettuce.
7.Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in the baking dish.
8.Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with more cheese.
9.Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, for 10 to 15 minutes.
10.Top each enchilada with a fried egg and some sour cream, if desired.

PROS

Enchiladas are a delicious Mexican dish that can be served for lunch, dinner or as a snack.

Great to serve as a party food.

Easy to eat, filling and flavorful dish for all ages.

CONS

Enchiladas can be high in calories, fat and sodium if too much cheese or rich sauces are used.

The use of fried eggs and sour cream add extra fat and calories, so moderation should be considered.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Enchiladas contain a good mix of protein, carbohydrates and fat, making it a filling meal.
Ingredients like cumin and chili powder are known to have anti-inflammatory properties and may aid digestion.
Lettuce is a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, which helps promote a healthy lifestyle.

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