Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
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Recipe - Dearborn Market
Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings5
Cook Time30 Minutes
0Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count)
2 cans (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
¾ cup from 1 package (8 oz.) Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in cream cheese and green chiles; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until blended and cream cheese is melted.
- Spoon chicken filling onto tortillas; roll up, and place seam sides down in baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips (Optional)
- Chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves make a great topper to these Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
- For best results, pat the chicken slices dry before adding them to the hot skillet.
- Add a mild kick to the dish by topping the enchiladas with fresh pico de gallo salsa.
Nutritional Information
- 2 Enchiladas Calories 540 (Calories from Fat 280); Total Fat 31g (Saturated Fat 16g ,Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 1160mg; Potassium 240mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 5g); Protein 30g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%
- Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 2 ½
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
5
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 5 servings
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
$9.28 avg/ea$4.99/lb
Bowl & Basket Plain Cream Cheese, 8 oz
$2.19$0.27/oz
Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, 10 oz
$2.19$0.22/oz
Old El Paso Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas, 10 count, 8.2 oz
$3.19$0.39/oz
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Nutritional Information
- 2 Enchiladas Calories 540 (Calories from Fat 280); Total Fat 31g (Saturated Fat 16g ,Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 1160mg; Potassium 240mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 5g); Protein 30g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%
- Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 2 ½
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in cream cheese and green chiles; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until blended and cream cheese is melted.
- Spoon chicken filling onto tortillas; roll up, and place seam sides down in baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips (Optional)
- Chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves make a great topper to these Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
- For best results, pat the chicken slices dry before adding them to the hot skillet.
- Add a mild kick to the dish by topping the enchiladas with fresh pico de gallo salsa.