Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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This Southwestern favorite relies on the microwave to make fast work out of dinner. Easy and mild, they're perfect for the whole family. -Christine Taylor of Greenfield, Wisconsin

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Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 3 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed and chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • 4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh tomato, divided
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine onion and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until onion is tender, stirring twice. Stir in the chicken, cream cheese, green chilies, broth, chili powder and cumin. Cover and microwave on high for 45-90 seconds or until cream cheese is melted, stirring twice.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in an ungreased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the process cheese, 1/4 cup tomato and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese is melted, stirring twice; drizzle over enchiladas. Top with remaining tomato. Microwave enchiladas, uncovered, on high for 45-90 seconds or until heated through. Yield: 3 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 2 enchiladas equals 676 calories, 32 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 1,549 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008, p22

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Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by rickjen2196

Our whole family loved it!!!!


Reviewed on May. 09, 2011 by Aveena

This recipe is excellent!! I grilled my own chicken and tore it by hand instead of using the diced chicken. I also cooked up some rice and corn and added that to the inside of the enchilada. It was easy to prepare and the flavor was excellent! Creamy with a hint of spice. If you like spicey foods you may want to add more chili powder.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2008 by FTroublebubbles

This recipe was quick, easy and my husband and I loved it!!


Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by katykatzz

Could you please post the recipe.. Thinking you in adnvace..

 
 
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