By Phillip Neider-Ball
Cheesy Chickens Enchiladas
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
An Americanized take on chicken enchiladas, creamy and delicious comfort food
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:04:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
24
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories723.7 kcal (36%)
Total Fat50.3 g (72%)
Carbs40 g (15%)
Sugars5.1 g (6%)
Protein43.5 g (87%)
Sodium1686.7 mg (84%)
Fiber19.2 g (68%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
For the filling
1.5 poundsChicken thigh
4 TbspCream cheese
green enchilada sauce
1can green chilis
0.5onion
4 ozCheddar cheese
1 cupchicken broth
General ingredients
Garnish
Spices
Instructions
Toast spices (optional)
Step 1
This first section is dependent upon your spices of choice (fresh vs powdered) and it is completely optional, however it’s highly recommended. If you’re using whole/fresh cumin and pepper then you’ll want to start by toasting your spices. Do this by:
1) finding a small heavy skillet
2) heating the skillet dry (without any oil) to medium low for about 30-45 seconds
3) tossing your spices into the heated skillet, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4) once your spices are fragrant and have slightly changed color take out of pan and onto a plate to cool and then crush
Frying Pan
pepper
cumin1 tsp
Making the filling
Step 2
Season the chicken: Make sure to evenly season both sides and take a moment to rub that seasoning in. Let the chicken sit and start coming to room temp.
Chicken thigh1.5 pounds
cumin1 tsp
Oregano leaves1 tsp
salt
cinnamon
smoked paprika½ tsp
Step 3
Cook the chicken on medium until primarily cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from heat allow to rest.
Skillet
Chicken thigh1.5 pounds
Step 4
Bring chicken broth to boil over medium heat, add in cream cheese and green chilis, cook stirring occasionally until cream cheese is mostly melted then add in the other cheese. Cook the mixture until the cheese is completely melted then dice the chicken into bite sized cubes and add to cheese mixture.
Chicken thigh1.5 pounds
Cream cheese4 Tbsp
green enchilada sauce
Cheddar cheese4 oz
Finish the process
Step 5
Get deep banking pan or casserole dish. Pour just enough green enchiladas sauce to cost the bottom of the pan Take the filling you just made and divide it evenly among 6 tortillas, roll the tortillas and place in pan (seam side down). Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Take your enchiladas out add cheese to the top and bake for another 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and began to brown
Enjoy!
Step 6
Take enchiladas out of the oven, garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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