Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ½cupdiced onion

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1quartchicken broth

  • 3cupswater

  • 1cupmasa harina

  • 2cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1cupenchilada sauce

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until well browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  2. Cook and stir onion and garlic in drippings in the same pot until onions are translucent. Pour in chicken broth.

  3. Whisk together 2 cups water and masa harina in a medium bowl until well blended; pour into the pot. Stir in Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, remaining 1 cup water, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.

  4. Shred cooked chicken and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Cholesterol
74mg
25%
Sodium
512mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
22g
44%
Vitamin C
4mg
5%
Calcium
242mg
19%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
284mg
6%

* 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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