EASY ENCHILADAS

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What I love most about this recipe, besides that it's ridiculously easy, is I can adjust it to use whatever leftovers or fillings I have on hand. It's always a winner with my family. -P Richards, Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cans (10 ounces each ) green enchilada sauce
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in chicken and green chilies; heat through. , In a small skillet over medium heat, combine one can enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cream; heat through. Remove from the heat. Dip tortillas, one at a time, into warm sauce; place on a small plate. Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, sauce and filling. Combine remaining enchilada sauce and cream with remaining sauce mixture; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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