How to Make Quick and Easy Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish known for their delicious combination of flavors and textures. This dish is a favorite among both home cooks and restaurant-goers, and for good reason. Enchiladas are versatile, easy to make, and incredibly satisfying to eat. They are also a great way to use up leftovers or make a quick and easy meal for the family.

One of the best things about making enchiladas is that there are countless variations to suit every taste and preference. From traditi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces rancherito cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • To Make Chicken Mixture: In a medium skillet heat oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add tomato, chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until heated through. Set aside.
  • To Make Cheese Mixture: Mix together rancherito cheese and Romano cheese.
  • Pour tomato sauce into a shallow dish or bowl. In a separate medium skillet, heat oil. One by one, dip corn tortillas in tomato sauce, covering both sides. Then slip carefully into hot oil in skillet. Fry for only about 30 seconds on each side. Set on clean dish and fill with chicken mix and a sprinkle of cheese mix. Roll up. Repeat until all tortillas are filled OR filling runs out, whichever comes first. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato and sour cream and serve.
  • Nutrition

    539 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1064mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 376mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 556mg