Best Chicken Enchilada Plate By Freda Recipes

SIMPLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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This recipe is so quick and easy, and I always receive a ton of compliments. It quickly becomes a favorite of friends whenever I share the recipe. Modify the spiciness with the intensity of the salsa and the green chilis to suit your taste. -Kristi Black, Harrison Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups salsa
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, beans and chiles. , Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA PLATE BY FREDA

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I enjoy Mexican Foods of most anykind. This one is very Basic and quite "EASY" to prepare. You can choose Green or Red Sauce. I use either what ever I have the Notion for that day. I serve this with Refried Beans, or rice or Both also a salad goes well with this dish.

Provided by FREDA GABLE @cookin4me

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

FREDA'S ENCHILADAS MAKES (8)
12 oz - ( approx 3 ) roasted chicken breasts diced or shredded (note: can use shredded beef or pork also even ground beef)
8 - mission tortillas ( taco size) low carb is good
1 1/2 C - black beans, ( low salt)
4 Tbs - salsa, ( hot or mild your choice)
2 1/2 C - (old elpaso or rosarita) enchilada sauce red or green (about 2 small cans or 1 large)
6 Oz - mozzarella cheese, shredded & (low sodium)
1/4 C - black olives, sliced
1/4 C - green onions, chopped (optional)
- (optional) topping of sour cream or guacamole

Steps:

1. PREHEAT OVEN @ 350 2. Mix Black Beans & Salsa. 3. Pour 2 Cup Enchilada Sauce in bottom of a 9X12 baking dish.
4. Place a small amount of Chicken and bean Mixture in 8 tortillas. 5. Sprinkle each with small amount of cheese. Roll up and place in sauce covered dish. 6. Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled up enchiladas in the pan.
7. Sprinkle remaining Cheese over top. top with Olives. 7. BAKE in oven @ 350 for 40 Minutes or til cheese is melted & sauce is blbbling. 8. This makes 8 Enchiladas. OPTIONAL : Serve with green onions sprinkled over top with Sour cream or Guacamole. ENJOY this easy to Prepare Dish. . . with MENU IDEA: Refried Beans, or Black Beans Spanish rice, or Green Salad. NOTE: Important (If NOT Watching Sodium in your diet,) Your more than welcome to use Shredded Mexican Cheese, and More of it in this dish.