Chicken Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup water, divided
1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning
2 tbsp oil, divided
4 -5 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (16 oz) jar chunky salsa, divided
1 (12 oz) package shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
1 egg
1 tsp dried cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (10 1/2 oz) package flour tortillas
sour cream, for topping

Directions:

In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup water, taco seasoning, and 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Place mixture in a large sealed baggie.
Cut chicken breast into bite sized pieces and place in the large baggie with seasoning mix. Seal and refrigerate for 1-6 hours.
Cook chicken in remaining oil over remaining oil over medium high heat for 15 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup salsa and remaining water and spoon over greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly oveer bottom of dish.
Stir together 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, ricotta cheese, green chilies, egg, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Spoon 1/3 cup cheese mixture down center of each tortilla, top with chicken, and rollup.
Place tortillas seam side down, over salsa mixture in dish.
Drizzle remaining salsa over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
To serve, top with a dab of sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.86 Kcal (1896 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.09g	32%
Cholesterol	207.49mg	69%
Sodium	1298.76mg	54%
Potassium	830.96mg	18%
Total Carbs	10.16g	3%
Sugars	0.76g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	58.31g	117%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	100mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.04 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.92g	32%
Cholesterol	58.2mg	69%
Sodium	364.32mg	54%
Potassium	233.1mg	18%
Total Carbs	2.85g	3%
Sugars	0.21g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	4%
Protein	16.36g	117%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	29%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	28mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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