Enchiladas Con Pollo(Chicken)

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas with a tangy taco sauce, olives, and chilies, perfect for a comforting family dinner or casual gathering with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 1/2 cups prepared chunky taco sauce
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine half of the shredded cheese with cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, chopped chilies, and chopped onion.
  3. Mix well with 1 cup of taco sauce.
  4. Dip each tortilla in the remaining taco sauce.
  5. Place 1/3 cup of the filling on each dipped tortilla, roll up, and place seam side down in a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
  6. Spread the remaining taco sauce over the tortillas.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  9. Return to oven until the cheese melts.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

220 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 9.7g 12% DV
Carbs 26.1g 9% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 973.8mg 42% DV
Potassium 239mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 8.9mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 41mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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