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Johnny Jalapeno's Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro Recipe

Johnny Jalapeno's Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro Recipe

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Johnny Jalapeno's Chicken Enchiladas With Cilantro

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp cumin (or to taste)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
6 large flour tortillas (or 12 small)
2 cups mexican blend cheese, shredded divided
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
1 cup pace picante sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream, to garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
FILLING: Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, jalapenos, and green onion. Sprinkle with cumin, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until heated thru.
Add the cream cheese, stirring to incorporate until melted. Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
ENCHILADAS: To each tortilla, place some of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with some Mexican cheese blend (about 2 Tbsp inside each enchilada). Roll up and place seam side down into the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
To the skillet the chicken mixture was in (no need to wash the pan first), combine the enchilada sauce, picante sauce, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer then pour over top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cilantro followed with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 40 minutes until heated thru.
Let rest 5-10 minutes to set. Serve with a dollop of additional sour cream if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	692.93 Kcal (2901 kJ)
Calories from fat	422.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.94g	72%
Cholesterol	141.91mg	47%
Sodium	955.17mg	40%
Potassium	476.78mg	10%
Total Carbs	40.92g	14%
Sugars	2.8g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	9%
Protein	27.99g	56%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	361.5mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.55 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.67g	72%
Cholesterol	44.35mg	47%
Sodium	298.51mg	40%
Potassium	149mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.79g	14%
Sugars	0.88g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	9%
Protein	8.75g	56%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	25%
Iron	0.9mg	16%
Calcium	113mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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