Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 1 hour
Description:
Indulge in a Texan favorite with these Chicken Enchiladas! This recipe incorporates the flavors of Tex Mex cuisine with tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, green chilies, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or any occasion where you crave comforting Southwestern flavors. You can even use a package of taco seasoning for added convenience, making this dish a breeze to prepare. The boiling time of the chicken is factored into the prep time, ensuring every step is accounted for in this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chili powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cans green chilies
- 1 cup milk
- 10-15 corn tortillas
- 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions:
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Boil and Debone Chicken: Begin by boiling the whole chicken until it’s cooked through. Once cooked, debone the chicken and set aside.
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Simmer Chicken with Seasonings: In a skillet, combine the deboned chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, and diced tomatoes. Allow it to simmer uncovered, infusing the chicken with rich flavors.
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Prepare Creamy Soup Mixture: In another pan, mix together the green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and milk to create a creamy soup mixture. This will add a luscious texture to your enchiladas.
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Fry Corn Tortillas: In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the corn tortillas until they’re soft and pliable, creating the perfect base for your enchiladas.
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Assemble Enchiladas: Take each tortilla and fill it with the seasoned chicken mixture. Roll the tortillas tightly and line them up in a baking pan, seam side down, creating a snug row of enchiladas.
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Top with Soup Mixture and Cheese: Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the assembled enchiladas, ensuring each one is generously coated. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top, covering the enchiladas with a deliciously gooey layer of cheese.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking pan with the enchiladas in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the enchiladas are heated through.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the enchiladas from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as chopped cilantro, diced onions, or a dollop of sour cream, for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 968.1
- Fat: 58.5g
- Saturated Fat: 21.4g
- Cholesterol: 230.7mg
- Sodium: 1423.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 48.2g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Protein: 61.8g
Whether you’re serving these Chicken Enchiladas for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, they’re sure to be a hit! Enjoy the comforting flavors of the Southwestern U.S. with every bite of this delicious Tex Mex classic.
