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Saucy Chicken Enchiladas

At a Glance

Total
40 min
Servings
12.00 enchiladas

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Mexican
  • Baked

Allergens

  • Wheat
  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 255 per serving 3060 for selected servings
Fat 14g per serving 168g for selected servings
Sugar 2g per serving 24g for selected servings
Protein 12.2g per serving 146g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 21.1g per serving 253g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Saucy Chicken Enchiladas brings together 2 tablespoons corn oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons chili powder in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 40 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 12 servings.

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Equipment

Large saucepan, medium bowl, large pan, paper towels, 9x13-inch baking dish, oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onion
  • 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 (4 ounce) can dice green chilies
  • corn oil or canola oil, as needed
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Enchilada sauce directions:.

  2. Heat corn or canola oil in large sauce pan; stir in flour and chil powder; cook for 1 minute.

  3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Filling.

  5. Heat oven to 350°F.

  6. Prepare enchilada sauce below.

  7. In a medium bowl, mix chicken, green onions, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup monterey jack, sour cream, chiles, and cilantro.

  8. Stir in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.

  9. Season with salt and pepper, set aside, heat 1/2 inch corn or canola oil in large pan.

  10. Fry tortillas, one at a time until soft (10 seconds per side).

  11. Drain on paper towels, spray 9"x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  12. Spread small amount of sauce in bottom of dish.

  13. Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture in each tortilla& roll up.

  14. Place seam side down, side by side in prepared dish.

  15. Pour remaining sauce over, top with remaining cheeses and bake until bubbling, 15-20 minutes.

  16. Garnish with extra sour cream, sliced green onions and chipped cilantro.

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