Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

Name: Enchiladas - New Mexico Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
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; 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 cups shredded Colby cheese; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 cup sour cream; 6 fried eggs

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

Submitted by PIPERCAT99

Updated on December 9, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces; cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Add enchilada sauce; simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until flexible. Don't fry them, just warm them.
Dip 1 tortilla in enchilada sauce mixture; place on a serving plate. Spoon some chicken and sauce onto dipped tortilla; add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Top with another dipped tortilla. Repeat layering onto stack as many times as desired. Repeat stacks for each serving. Top stacks with 1 fried egg.

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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	107%
Vitamin C 9mg	9%
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.

Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

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