Unbelievably Delicious Chicken Enchiladas You Won’t Believe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, or as needed

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 1 ¾cupsshredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ½pintsour cream

  • 1tablespoondried parsley

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(15 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • cupchopped green bell pepper

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt (Optional)

  • ½cupwater (Optional)

  • 8(10 inch)flour tortillas

  • 1(12 ounce) jartaco sauce

Cooking Directions

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

  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into cubes. Return chicken to the skillet.

  4. Add onion, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Add water if needed.

  5. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and roll into enchiladas. Arrange enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with taco sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories498
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Cholesterol
72mg
24%
Sodium
1227mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
18%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
27g
53%
Vitamin C
11mg
12%
Calcium
327mg
25%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
496mg
11%

* 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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