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Chicken Enchiladas
Mexican chicken enchiladas baked with tortillas, spiced tomato sauce, peppers, cheese, and cilantro.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the filling
- 650 gr Chicken breast
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Capia pepper
For wrapping
- 10 adet Flour tortillas
For the sauce
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 diş Garlic
For the topping
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Kashar cheese
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Hot ground pepper
General
- 1.2 çay kaşığı(~6 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the chicken breast for 18 minutes, then shred it once it is warm.
18 min18:00 - 2
Chop the onion, garlic, Capia pepper, and cilantro.
- 3
Saute the onion and Capia pepper in half of the olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the chicken, cumin, sweet paprika, hot ground pepper, and half of the salt, then stir for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Cook the garlic in the remaining olive oil for 1 minute, add the tomato puree and remaining salt, and cook the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Warm the tortillas for 20 seconds, fill them with the chicken mixture, roll, and arrange in a baking dish.
20 sec00:20 - 7
Spread the tomato sauce and kashar cheese over them, then bake at 190°C for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 8
Finish the chicken enchiladas with cilantro and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Warm the tortillas for 20 seconds before filling; cold tortillas crack while rolling and absorb too much sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chicken enchiladas with yogurt lime sauce, tomato salsa, and lettuce salad if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
32
g protein
54
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 41%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Enchiladas make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Chicken Enchiladas take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Chicken Enchiladas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Enchiladas have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 54g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Chicken Enchiladas contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chicken Enchiladas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Enchiladas need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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