Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, salsa, and water to the skillet, bring to a simmer with cover off on medium for about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the taco seasoning to the mixture and bring to a simmer once again. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken mixture from heat and add the sour cream. Set aside.
  6. In a 2 quart rectangular glass baking dish, add half of one can of the enchilada sauce.
  7. Take the 8 tortillas and wrap them in damp paper towels, then microwave for about 30 seconds (this will make them easier to fold).
  8. Start adding the chicken mixture to the tortillas, being careful not to overstuff. Put the mixture in the center of the tortilla and fold the bottom to the middle, then each side, placing the enchilada in the dish seam side down.
  9. Fill the dish with these enchiladas, making a tight fit.should get 7-9 of these in the dish.
  10. Pour all of the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas in the dish, making sure to pour around the edges and completely cover each one.
  11. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the whole top.
  12. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and is just starting to turn brown.
  13. Wait about 10-15 minutes before cutting, it will be easier to serve if it cools down a bit first. Serve with white corn tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 491.03 Kcal (2056 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.72g 49%
Cholesterol 96.84mg 32%
Sodium 520.35mg 22%
Potassium 246.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.27g 9%
Sugars 0.73g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 7%
Protein 25.52g 51%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 356.8mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266 Kcal (1114 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.18g 49%
Cholesterol 52.46mg 32%
Sodium 281.89mg 22%
Potassium 133.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.23g 9%
Sugars 0.4g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 7%
Protein 13.82g 51%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 193.3mg 36%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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