CREAMY TEX MEX CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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This is the enchilada recipe my mom used when I was growing up. It is different in that is uses cream cheese. Oh it is so yummy....the memories just flood back. I believe it comes from a Pace Picante Tex Mex recipe. I like to serve it with my Lone Star Spanish Rice. Check it out in my recipes.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 16 enchiladas, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2-2 cups salsa or 1 1/2-2 cups picante sauce, divided
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 3 cups cheddar cheese
16 corn tortillas
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until tender but not brown.
  • Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup salsa, cream cheese, and cumin; heat through.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch oil in skillet until hot. Quickly fry each tortilla in oil to soften; drain on paper towels.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup mixture down center of each tortilla and sprinkle a little bit of cheese.
  • Spread enough picante sauce or salsa to cover bottom of lightly greased 9x13 pan.
  • Place enchiladas in pan and spoon salsa over top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 154.3, Sodium 913, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4, Protein 38.6

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