How to Make Spicy Chicken Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. This recipe combines tender, seasoned shredded chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, melty cheese, and a kick of spice, all rolled up in warm tortillas. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or just love a good, hearty meal, these enchiladas are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) package dry rice and chicken sauce mix with broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Prepare the rice and chicken sauce mix with broccoli according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet. Mix onion, garlic, and jalapeno into the skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly brown. Mix in the prepared rice mix, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, 2/3 enchilada sauce, and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon mixture evenly into the tortillas. Wrap tortillas around the mixture to form enchiladas, and arrange in the prepared baking dish. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese and sauce are melted and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    763 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 1623mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 123g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 397mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 398mg