Ingredients and Weight:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces (about 500g)
- 2 cups shredded white cheese (about 200g)
- 1 can (15oz) enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 can (14oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives (optional)
Preparation Time: 45 minutes (additional time for marinating the chicken)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with enchilada sauce, cilantro, and cumin. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream of chicken soup until warm. Add the shredded white cheese and stir until fully melted and combined. Set aside.
- Take a tortilla and fill it with chicken mixture. Roll it up and place in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Pour the white cheese mixture over the enchiladas and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve with sour cream and black olives, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: approximately 480 per serving (depending on additions)
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 28g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich texture from the combination of white cheese and cream of chicken soup.
- Spicy yet mild flavor from the enchilada sauce and cumin.
- Versatile dish that can be customized with additional toppings like sour cream and black olives.
User Comments:
- "This dish was delicious! The enchiladas were filled with flavor and the creamy sauce was a great touch."
- "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious."
- "This is a great dish for a family meal. My kids loved it, and it was easy to make."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor and texture.
- Marinating the chicken for a longer time will intensify the flavor.
- If you want to add more heat, increase the amount of enchilada sauce or add a dash of chili powder when cooking the chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and use vegan-friendly cream of mushroom soup instead of chicken soup.