Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
🍽️ Name: Chicken Enchiladas
⏲️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏲️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 40 minutes
📝 Description: Dive into the flavors of Mexico with these irresistible Chicken Enchiladas! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite.
🍴 Recipe Category: Cheese
🔍 Keywords: Mexican, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 1 | Philadelphia Cream Cheese |
| 1 | Jar of salsa |
| 8 | Flour tortillas |
| 3/4 | Velveeta cheese |
| 1/4 | Homogenized milk |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 663.8
- Fat Content: 43.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 129.6mg
- Sodium Content: 2182.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 10.9g
- Protein Content: 24.2g
Instructions:
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine diced chicken, chopped green bell peppers, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and 1/2 cup of salsa. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
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Assemble the Enchiladas: Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each flour tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a lightly greased 12×8-inch baking dish.
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Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same saucepan, stir together Velveeta cheese and 1/4 cup of homogenized milk over low heat until smooth and creamy.
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Pour Sauce Over Enchiladas: Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the enchiladas are thoroughly heated and the cheese sauce is bubbly.
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Serve: Remove the enchiladas from the oven and pour the remaining salsa over the top. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of these Chicken Enchiladas!
Note: Feel free to customize your enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as diced tomatoes, sliced olives, or chopped cilantro. Serve with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal. Enjoy!
