This is one of the most popular recipes for chicken enchiladas in our files.
An unexpected ingredient, slivered almonds, adds crunch to the filling and topping.
Serve the finished enchiladas with salsa verde to bring out the the flavor of green chile in the filling.
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A few simple shortcuts make this easy chicken enchilada recipe weeknight-friendly.
Use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked cubed chicken breast in the filling.
you’ve got the option to even use canned chicken if you have it on hand.
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Using cream of chicken soup in the sauce adds creaminess and flavorful without much effort.
This chicken enchilada recipe calls for a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
It’s important to use the recommended-size baking dish to prevent bubbling over.
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Check a dish’s capacity by filling it with water, a quart at a time.
Right-size dish not available?
Opt for a dish with larger volume.
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Ingredients
14cupslivered almonds
14cupchopped onion
2Tbsp.butterormargarine
1(4-oz.
)candiced green chile peppers, drained
1(3-oz.
)pkg.cream cheese, softened
1Tbsp.milk
14tsp.ground cumin
2cupschopped cooked chickenorturkey
127-inch flour tortillasor6-inch corn tortillas
1(10.75-oz.
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)canreduced-fat condensed cream of chickenorcream of mushroom soup
1(8-oz.
)cartonlight sour cream
1cupmilk
34cupshredded Monterey Jackorcheddar cheese(3oz.)
Test Kitchen Tip:Do not let the almonds burn.
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This will cause a bitter flavor in the finished enchiladas.
Stir until well combined to make the filling.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla near an edge; roll up.
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Place the filled tortillas, seam side down, in a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
Stir until well mixed.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the tortillas in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle the enchiladas with shredded cheese and the 2 tablespoons almonds.
Return to oven; bake for about 5 minutes more or until the cheese melts.
Top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if desired.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
