🍅🧀 Chicken Enchiladas are a Mexican classic loved for their bold flavors and versatility. This dish features tortillas filled with tender chicken, rolled and smothered in a rich sauce—red, green, or tomato-based. Topped with melted cheese, onions, and cilantro, these enchiladas are baked to perfection, delivering a comforting meal for any occasion.
🌟 Nutritional Benefits: Packed with protein from the chicken and nutrients from fresh vegetables and herbs, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Choosing whole-grain tortillas or adding beans and veggies can boost fiber content for a balanced meal.
💡 Quick Tip: Customize your enchiladas with your favorite fillings—try cheese, beef, or roasted vegetables for a twist! Experiment with sauces to match your spice tolerance.
📌 Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side of Mexican rice, guacamole, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal. Discover more flavorful ideas in our Main Course Collection.
🔗 Explore More: Learn about the origins of enchiladas and tips for making them authentic in this article from Britannica.
In a pot of water, boil the chicken strips. Once cooked, remove them to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and lightly grease a baking dish (32 cm x 25 cm) with oil.
Grate the Cheddar and mozzarella cheese using a large grater. In a food processor, add the green onions and cilantro, blend for a few seconds, and transfer to a bowl. In the food processor, add the red bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and chili pepper, and blend for a few seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the cream cheese, 100 g of the cheese blend (Cheddar and mozzarella), lime juice, chicken strips, half of the green onion and cilantro mixture, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
Divide the mixture among the 8 tortillas, roll them up, and place them in the prepared baking dish. Top with the canned tomatoes, remaining cheese, and the rest of the green onion mixture.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200°C (390°F) until golden brown.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Serviți aceste delicioase enchiladas cu avocado feliat și smântână, însoțite de o salată.
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