Mexican Grill Chicken Taquito Enchiladas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Mexican Grill Chicken Taquito Enchiladas with Monterey Jack Cheese

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

328

Sugar

Fat

19g

A perfect blend of Mexican flavors is what you can expect from this dish. The combination of chicken taquitos, enchilada sauce, and cheese creates a great meal that will leave you craving for more. This recipe is very popular in the Southwest United States, especially in Texas and Arizona. Whether you want to try something new or you are looking for an easy dinner option, this Mexican Grill Chicken Taquito Enchilada recipe is a must-try.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the enchilada sauce, evaporated milk or cream, and sour cream. Set aside.
3.	Arrange the chicken taquitos in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce mixture over the top. Sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese over the sauce.
4.	Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
The combination of the chicken taquitos, enchilada sauce, sour cream, and cheese creates a mouth-watering meal that your family is sure to enjoy.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or taquitos.

Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a potluck party.

CONS

Like most Mexican dishes, this dish can be high in calories, fat, and sodium.
If you are watching your diet, you may want to consider making some modifications.

The canned enchilada sauce can be high in preservatives and additives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and calcium.
The chicken provides lean protein to help build and repair muscle, while the cheese provides calcium to support bone health.
Red enchilada sauce is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer and heart disease.
Sour cream, while high in fat, contains probiotics that promote gut health.

	12 ounces chicken taquitos
	1 can red enchilada sauce
	1 can evaporated milk or 12 ounces cream
	1 1/2 cups sour cream
	2 cups monterey jack cheese