LIGHT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 medium white onion, minced
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt
3 to 4 tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded muenster cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 cup mixed fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno, garlic, thyme and half of the onion. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until the chicken is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate. Transfer the cooking liquid and vegetables to a blender; add the tomatoes and allspice and puree with the lid ajar. Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Add the tomato mixture and cook until slightly reduced, 6 minutes. Pour into a baking dish.
  • Brush the tortillas with olive oil and put on a baking sheet; bake 5 minutes. Shred the chicken. Top each tortilla with chicken and cheese, then roll up and arrange in the baking dish, seam-side down, spooning some sauce on top. Bake until the cheese melts, 4 minutes.
  • Toss the herbs, remaining onion, and salt to taste. Sprinkle on top.
  • Per serving: Calories 452; Fat 23 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 74 mg; Sodium 852 mg; Carbohydrate 35 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 27 g

Queenie Geofs
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Amazing recipe! Tasted just like my favorite Mexican restaurant. Will definitely make again and again.


Nolufefe Mshuqwana
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Great for meal prep. Made a big batch and froze half for later.


Naseer uddinshar
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Followed the recipe but they came out too dry. Maybe I should have added more sauce or cooked them for less time.


Nour Ahmad
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Delicious and easy to make! I'm not a great cook but these turned out amazing.


mike michael
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Chicken Enchiladas were the hit of the party. Everyone loved them and they disappeared fast.


Mehedi bulbul
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Pretty bland. I'll try adding some extra seasoning next time.


Amna Noor
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Came out too watery. Think I'll cook the chicken longer next time to dry it out a bit.


Sophi
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So yummy! Loved how flavorful the enchiladas were and the sauce was perfect. Will be my go to recipe from now on.


Web Project
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Easy to follow & delicious! Added some diced bell peppers and onions to the filling for extra flavor.


Mogogi Selepeng
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Loved the chicken enchiladas! Followed the recipe to a T and turned out great. Cooked for 30 mins and got a beautiful golden color. Will definitely make again!


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