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Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas

On A Budget

For less than $2.00 per serving this is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love. It takes a few more minutes to make the enchilada sauce from scratch; but it's worth it!

Ingredients

6 servings

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups rotisserie chicken, cut into bite size pieces

2 cups (8 ounces) Crystal Farms® Shredded Mexican 3 Cheese

¼ cup finely chopped onion

6 (7 to 8-inch) flour tortillas*

 

Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 375° F.  Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Heat oil medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, add flour and cook 1 minute.  Slowly add chicken broth, whisking until smooth.  Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile stir together chicken, 1 cup Crystal Farms® Mexican 3 Cheese and onion. Divide mixture evenly into center of each tortilla. Roll up tortilla tightly; place in pan.  Pour sauce over tortillas. Cover; bake 15 minutes.  Uncover; top with remaining cheese.  Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

Tip:  If tortillas are cold, heat for 10 seconds in microwave for easier rolling.



 

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