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Pan of kid friendly chicken enchiladas
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Easy Kid-Friendly Chicken Enchiladas

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A simple baked chicken enchilada with a creamy filling and red sauce. Easy to make, friendly for picky eaters, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of shredded chicken
  • 10 ounce can of enchiladas sauce
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1.5 cups of your favorite salsa
  • 4 ounce can of chopped green chilies undrained
  • 8 flour tortillas 6 inches
  • 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the cream cheese and salsa in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and blended with the salsa.
  • Add the shredded chicken and green chilies to the pan. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
  • Pour half a cup of the enchilada sauce into a 13x9 inch baking pan and spread it across the bottom.
  • Spoon about a third of a cup of filling onto each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in the pan.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.
  • Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 2136mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1528IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 4
Calories: 533kcal
Author: Snug and Cozy Life