Delicious Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

🍽️ Name: Chicken Enchiladas
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
📖 Description: This Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dish. Inspired by a relative’s child’s birthday party, where it was a hit among kids and adults alike, these enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, flavorful spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a lasagna-like texture that’s perfect for slicing and serving. Even better, these enchiladas are quick and easy to make, making them an ideal meal for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings.
🍗 Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
🔎 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Mexican, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 1 nine X thirteen pan size (serves 8)
🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 448.8
• Fat Content: 20.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 72.5mg
• Sodium Content: 856.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 36.9g
• Fiber Content: 3.1g
• Sugar Content: 2.8g
• Protein Content: 28.4g

Ingredients

• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and moisture squeezed out
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken Mixture:

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   • Dice the chicken breasts and brown them with the chopped onion in a skillet with about 1 tablespoon of oil. Once browned, set aside.

2. Prepare Spinach:

   • Defrost the spinach and squeeze out all excess moisture.

3. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, onion, and spinach mixture. Set aside.

4. Prepare Liquid Mixture:

   • In another bowl, mix together the sour cream, milk, and nutmeg to form a creamy liquid mixture.

5. Assemble Enchiladas:

   • Take about 1/2 cup of the liquid mixture and pour a little onto each flour tortilla, spreading it evenly.

6. Add Chicken Mixture:

   • Spoon the chicken and spinach mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly over the liquid mixture.

7. Roll Up:

   • Roll up each tortilla tightly and place them seam side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.

8. Pour Remaining Liquid:

   • Pour the remaining liquid mixture over the assembled enchiladas, ensuring they are evenly coated.

9. Bake:

   • Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through.

10. Add Cheese:

• Uncover the pan and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the enchiladas.

11. Broil (Optional):

• If desired, place the pan under the broiler for a couple of minutes to melt and lightly brown the cheese.

12. Serve:

• Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

These Chicken Enchiladas are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite! 🎉