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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (281g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

Mexican crema

Calories 692
Calories from Fat 426 (61%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 47.4g 72%
Saturated Fat 29.1g 145%
Monounsaturated Fat 13.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 907mg 37%
Potassium 446mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 49.6g 99%

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Spinach Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe #174081 | 30 min | 15 min prep | add private note

By: Greffete
Jun 20, 2006

These are really rich and yummy in a Mexican Crema Sauce. They'll work well with left-over chicken

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Over Med to Med/Low heat add broth and onion to a sauce pan or skillet. Simmer covered until onions start to become translucent.
  2. 2
    Add Shredded Chicken, Drained Spinach, Creole Seasoning, Cumin and Garlic Powder. Stir & Simmer until all ingredients are heated through (most of broth should be evaporated) Drain any remaining liquid and let cool to manageable temperature.
  3. 3
    In the meantime preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. 4
    Soften Tortillas by your preferred method. I wrap them (fanned out like cards in a circle) in a damp towel and microwave approximately 1 minute.
  5. 5
    When Chicken/Spinach mixture has cooled, mix in 1/2 - 2/3 of shredded cheese.
  6. 6
    In a 15x10x2 glass casserole Lightly sprayed with Pam or canola oil spray I assemble the Enchiladas (I just eyeball how much mix per tortilla). Load up the tortillas and roll one at a time. Finishing seam side down. I like to keep them from touching each other before adding sauce.
  7. 7
    Spoon enough Crema Mexicana over each Enchilada to cover, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake in preheated over at 425°F for 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and if desired (should be hot and bubbly) Broil for 1-2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve topped with sliced jalapeños or your favorite salsa. Goes great with Spanish rice or refried beans.
  9. 9
    Enjoy!

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From: Susie in Texas

On Jun 30, 2006

This recipe came together very easily following your directions. I wasn't quite sure how my guys were going to react to spinach in their enchiladas but they both loved these. I think I must have used about a pound of chicken breast filets in mine and was able to get 10 very full enchiladas. The only thing I did differently was that I added a 4 oz. can of green chiles to the Crema before spreading it over the enchiladas. Very delicious! Thanks Greffete!

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