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chicken enchilada plate by freda

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
FREDA GABLE
@cookin4me
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

I enjoy Mexican Foods of most anykind. This one is very Basic and quite "EASY" to prepare. You can choose Green or Red Sauce. I use either what ever I have the Notion for that day. I serve this with Refried Beans, or rice or Both also a salad goes well with this dish.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For chicken enchilada plate by freda

  • FREDA'S ENCHILADAS MAKES (8)
  • 12 oz
    ( approx 3 ) roasted chicken breasts diced or shredded (note: can use shredded beef or pork also even ground beef)
  • 8
    mission tortillas ( taco size) low carb is good
  • 1 1/2 C
    black beans, ( low salt)
  • 4 Tbs
    salsa, ( hot or mild your choice)
  • 2 1/2 C
    (old elpaso or rosarita) enchilada sauce red or green (about 2 small cans or 1 large)
  • 6 Oz
    mozzarella cheese, shredded & (low sodium)
  • 1/4 C
    black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 C
    green onions, chopped (optional)
  • (optional) topping of sour cream or guacamole

How To Make chicken enchilada plate by freda

  • 1
    1. PREHEAT OVEN @ 350 2. Mix Black Beans & Salsa. 3. Pour 2 Cup Enchilada Sauce in bottom of a 9X12 baking dish.
  • 2
    4. Place a small amount of Chicken and bean Mixture in 8 tortillas. 5. Sprinkle each with small amount of cheese. Roll up and place in sauce covered dish. 6. Pour the remaining sauce over the rolled up enchiladas in the pan.
  • 3
    7. Sprinkle remaining Cheese over top. top with Olives. 7. BAKE in oven @ 350 for 40 Minutes or til cheese is melted & sauce is blbbling. 8. This makes 8 Enchiladas. OPTIONAL : Serve with green onions sprinkled over top with Sour cream or Guacamole. ENJOY this easy to Prepare Dish. . . with MENU IDEA: Refried Beans, or Black Beans Spanish rice, or Green Salad. NOTE: Important (If NOT Watching Sodium in your diet,) Your more than welcome to use Shredded Mexican Cheese, and More of it in this dish.
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