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Spicy Chicken Enchiladas for Two

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 2
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Assembled in only 15 minutes, this Mexican specialty is one you’ll make often.
Updated Oct 24, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup from 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons from 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 4 tortillas from 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato (1 small)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
  • 2
    Stir in onion, salt, oregano and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in baking dish.
  • 4
    Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream and chiles into chicken mixture. Spoon mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over tortillas. Cover with foil.
  • 5
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle individual servings with lettuce and tomato.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Although enchiladas are usually made with corn tortillas, this recipe calls for flour tortillas. Not only are they softer and easier to roll, but we like their flavor!

Nutrition

810 Calories, 40g Total Fat, 52g Protein, 61g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 of Recipe
Calories
810
Calories from Fat
360
Total Fat
40g
62%
Saturated Fat
22g
108%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
170mg
57%
Sodium
1470mg
61%
Potassium
790mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
20%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
9g
Protein
52g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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