Quick and Easy Enchiladas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a bit messy, but is pretty easy and tastes great. I usually cover my stove in aluminum foil when I make these enchiladas, and also put some newspaper on the floor!

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Quick and Easy Enchiladas

Ingredients

3 tablespoons corn oil

1 onion

chopped

1 tomato

chopped

2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks

drained

salt and pepper to taste

12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

1 cup tomato sauce

8 ounces rancherito cheese

shredded

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 tomato

diced

¼ cup sour cream

Presidente Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

To Make Chicken Mixture: In a medium skillet heat oil. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add tomato chicken and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until heated through. Set aside.

Step 2

To Make Cheese Mixture: Mix together rancherito cheese and Romano cheese.

Step 3

Pour tomato sauce into a shallow dish or bowl. In a separate medium skillet heat oil. One by one dip corn tortillas in tomato sauce covering both sides. Then slip carefully into hot oil in skillet. Fry for only about 30 seconds on each side. Set on clean dish and fill with chicken mix and a sprinkle of cheese mix. Roll up. Repeat until all tortillas are filled OR filling runs out whichever comes first. Top with shredded lettuce diced tomato and sour cream and serve.

Nutritional Information

Quick and Easy Enchiladas

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 538.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.8g 70%

Carbohydrates: 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 31.4g 48%

Saturated Fat: 13.7g 69%

Cholesterol: 103.4mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 1239.4IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.1mg 93%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 12.2mg 20%

Folate: 25.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 375.6mg 38%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 65.7mg 24%

Potassium: 555.6mg 16%

Sodium: 1064.4mg 43%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 282.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.