Best South Of The Border Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER ENCHILADAS

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Try meatless enchiladas with three kinds of cheese and a surprise drop of honey.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup low-fat or regular ricotta cheese
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In blender or food processor, place tomatoes, onion and garlic. Cover; blend until smooth.
In 2-quart saucepan, cook blended mixture, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the honey and red pepper flakes over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medium bowl, mix beans, ricotta cheese, bell pepper, cumin and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down on tomato sauce in dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over filled tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tomato sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN

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This is a quick and simple chicken recipe. Simple flavors, but could be spiced up a bit to a persons individual taste with the addition of some mexican spices, chili powder, green chilies, etc.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 green pepper, cut in strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sour cream
16 ounces salsa
1 cup colby or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
Top with peppers and chicken.
Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.