Skip to main content

Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas—Always a Great Mexican Dish.

Cooks' Note

The enchiladas can be made with about 1⁄2 pound prebrowned ground beef in place of the chicken for variety. Or you can skip the meat and simply double the amount of cheese.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Eight 6-inch whole-wheat tortillas
One 4-ounce can whole green chilies, drained and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the onion, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 1-quart saucepan. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat until the onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, oregano, and salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, season the chicken with the garlic salt and pepper and put it in a medium nonstick skillet, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Heat for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Remove the meat to a bowl, and warm the tortillas in the same pan for about 15 seconds a side. Divide the chicken and the chilies among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas up and place them in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Cover with the tomato sauce, and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Cover and bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream, if desired.

Sugar Busters! Quick & Easy Cookbook
Read More
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Chicken breasts reach their full potential in this spicy, saucy stir-fry with blistered green beans.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.