Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

cooking spray

for skillet

1 cup

onion

chopped

1.5 cup

cooked chicken breasts

chunks

1 cup

picante sauce

4 unit

cheddar cheese

grated

3 unit

cream cheese

1 tsp

cumin

8 unit

flour tortillas

1.5 cup

green taco sauce

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2
~3 min

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Saute chopped onion for 6 minutes or until tender.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chicken, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, picante sauce, cream cheese, and cumin to the skillet.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook for 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Step 6
~3 min

Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.

Step 7
~3 min

Roll up each tortilla.

Step 8
~3 min

Place enchiladas in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.

Step 9
~3 min

Drizzle with green taco sauce.

Step 10
~3 min

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover and bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier flavor, add jalapenos to the chicken mixture.

Use rotisserie chicken for even easier preparation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Top with sour cream or guacamole.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexican

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Meal
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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