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SASSY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE



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The flavor of these enchiladas was all that we could hope for. They were rich-tasting and very moist.

Provided by Holly Willwerth

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Boneles, skinless, chicken breast or tenderloins
1 can(s) tomatoes and chiles
To taste taco seasoning mix
8 flour tortillas
2 c Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1 1/8 clove garlic
1/4 c cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 can(s) enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Turn on skillet to med-med high heat. Spray with non-stick spray.
  • 2. Brown chicken about 2-3 mintues each side, then add minced clove of garlic, tomatoes and chiles (with juice) and cilantro. Cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juice reduces.
  • 3. Turn off heat and shred the chicken. (I leave it in the pan, saves a dish and keeps it warm)
  • 4. Warm tortillas enough so they will roll. Place 1/8 chicken mixture, and 1 T. shreeded cheese on each tortilla and roll. Place seam side down in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • 5. Pour enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 min. Garnish if you like, with some fresh chopped green onion, and some black olives. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

SASSY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These are something that I just made up tonight for dinner and they were yum yum yummy. I would put them at a 3 or 4 on the scale of 1-10 for spiciness, so if you like spicy, you'll love these.

Provided by Megan Krape

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 flour tortillas (I used an organic whole wheat low cal, low fat brand)
10 ounces boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 boneless breasts shredded)
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (I used Old El Paso HOT enchilada sauce)
3/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded, reserve 1/4 for topping)
1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded)
3 tablespoons goat cheese (soft)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (don't drain)
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook chicken breasts on grill (outdoor or Foreman)- Let sit till it's cool enough to shred.
  • In a med size mixing bowl, Mix the shredded 1 1/2 to 2 chicken breasts and put in bowl with green chilies, goat cheese, cheddar, colby/jack, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Divvy up into 8 equal, separate piles. Set aside
  • Pour 3/4 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of 9x13 metal nonstick pan. Take 1 tortilla and dip one side (basically just lay it totally flat) in the sauce inside the pan. Spread 1 'pile' evenly down middle of tort and roll tightly, placing seem side down. Repeat with 7 remaining.
  • Pour remaining sauce evenly over top and finish with reserved 1/4 cup cheddar.
  • Bake in 375 preheated oven for 20-25 min or until sauce in bottom of pan is bubbling and the enchiladas are cooked through.
  • Garnish with sour cream and green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 464, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2

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