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15 Minute No Fry Chicken Enchiladas Honest Recipe

Craving enchiladas but short on time? This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 45 minutes, with NO FRYING! Say goodbye to greasy pans and hello to juicy chicken and cheesy goodness. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying weekend lunch.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 791.4 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 5.0 (14 Reviews)
15 Minute No Fry Chicken Enchiladas Honest 91

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 15 Minute No Fry Chicken Enchiladas Honest

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • Not used in recipe; 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas are used instead.
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Optional topping: lettuce
  • Optional topping: fresh tomatoes
  • Optional topping: black olives
  • Optional topping: green onions
  • Optional topping: salsa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

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How to Make 15 Minute No Fry Chicken Enchiladas Honest

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes and green chilies, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in shredded chicken.
  5. Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with enchilada sauce.
  6. Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture and roll up tightly.
  7. Place the filled tortillas seam-down in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

85g

Carbs

20g

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