Name: Spicy Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked); 2 Tbsp. Mexican dark chocolate; 1 can (28 oz. enchilada sauce); 6-8 tortillas; 1/2 white onion (diced); 1 jalapeño (minced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 cups fresh Monterey cheese (shredded); 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; Avocado oil; Cilantro (for garnish); Lime (for garnish)

These aren’t your typical enchiladas. Sautéed onion, jalapeño and Mexican chocolate is cooked into a pre-made sauce for a simple enhancement that gives the final dish exceptional flavor and depth. Each tortilla is lightly fried before being stuffed and baked to saucy, cheesy perfection. In less than an hour, you’ll be enjoying a meal that we just know you’re going to love an encha-lot-a.

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Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 533.12 kcal

Author Chad Montano

Ingredients

2 cups shredded chicken cooked
2 Tbsp. Mexican dark chocolate
1 can 28 oz. enchilada sauce
6-8 tortillas
1/2 white onion diced
1 jalapeño minced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups fresh Monterey cheese shredded
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Avocado oil
Cilantro for garnish
Lime for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In large pan over medium heat, add splash of avocado oil. Sauté onion 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in garlic and jalapeño; continue cooking 2 minutes.
Mix in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and chocolate until melted. Mix in chicken, salt, pepper, and cumin; continue cooking 2 minutes. Set aside.
In separate pan over medium heat, add a little oil. Working one tortilla at a time, fry lightly, 30 seconds per side.
In 11”x9” baking dish, spread enough enchilada sauce to coat bottom.
Fill each tortilla with chicken and cheese. Roll tightly; arrange in baking dish.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top. Sprinkle over remaining cheese.
Bake 20 minutes. To serve, top with cilantro and lime.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 533.12 Calories from Fat 264

% Daily Value*

Fat 29.36g45%

Saturated Fat 12.81g64%

Cholesterol 102.78mg34%

Sodium 956.11mg40%

Potassium 294.99mg8%

Carbohydrates 29.21g10%

Fiber 1.43g6%

Sugar 4.51g5%

Protein 36.54g73%

Vitamin A 500.92IU10%

Vitamin C 5.64mg7%

Calcium 483.47mg48%

Iron 2.92mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.