Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

These chicken enchiladas are great. Even my 5-year-old loves them!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 ½ cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cream cheese, and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese in hot oil until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3
Divide mixture evenly onto tortillas, roll tortillas around filling, and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover with enchilada sauce and remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

605
Calories
32g
Fat
48g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 605
% Daily Value *
Total Fat32g 41%
Saturated Fat15g 74%
Cholesterol98mg 33%
Sodium1341mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate48g 17%
Dietary Fiber5g 17%
Total Sugars5g
Protein32g
Vitamin C23mg 116%
Calcium371mg 29%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium723mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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