Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

Name: Enchiladas - New Mexico Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 cups shredded Colby cheese; 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 cup sour cream; 6 fried eggs

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These enchiladas are stacked like pancakes, not baked in oven. This is a family recipe handed down two generations. Quick, easy and definitely delicious. Use your favorite kind of meat in this dish - it also works well for leftover meat.

Recipe by PIPERCAT99

Published on June 23, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 onion, chopped
½ cup sour cream (Optional)
6 fried eggs (Optional)

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, and cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Pour in the enchilada sauce, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
In a separate skillet over medium heat, warm the tortillas. Don't fry them, just warm them until they are flexible.
To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla in the enchilada sauce, and place it on a serving plate. Spoon some of the meat and sauce on, then add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream. Top with another tortilla that has been dipped in the sauce. You may repeat the layering as many times as you wish depending on your appetite. Make additional stacks for each person. Top stacks with a fried egg, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

670	Calories
35g	Fat
36g	Carbs
54g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 670
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	44%
Saturated Fat 15g	77%
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 708mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 54g
Vitamin C 9mg	43%
Calcium 442mg	34%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 822mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.