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chicken enchiladas

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Serve with sliced cantaloupe and lime sherbet for dessert

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken enchiladas

  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
  • 1 can
    (16 ounce) refried beans
  • 1 can
    (10 ounce) mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 can
    (8 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 8
    (8- inch) flour tortillas
  • 3/4 c
    (3 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
  • plain nonfat yogurt, if desired

How To Make chicken enchiladas

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Spray a 13 x 9- inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion and cilantro; stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in beans.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Spray a 13 x 9- inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion and cilantro; stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat; stir in beans.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 F. for 30 to 40 minutes until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes to melt cheese. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt.
  • 4
    Tip: If necessary, soften tortillas according to package directions.
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