chicken enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Add a fiesta of flavour to chicken with garlic, lime and fresh greens.
Total Time 45 Minutes
Spice Level Mild
Ingredients 10

Ingredient List

  • Cooking spray or oil
  • 250g Old El Paso™ Cooking Sauce for Enchiladas
  • 1 small handful coriander, chopped, plus extra to serve
  • 1 small handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 300g cooked chicken or turkey, shredded
  • 110g grated mozzarella cheese
  • 8 Old El Paso™ Flour Tortilla Wraps Regular 8 Pack
  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (170ºC for fan assisted ovens), gas mark 4. Grease a 1.5 litre baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
  2. Place the enchilada sauce, coriander, parsley, lime juice and garlic into a blender or food processor. Blend on a high speed for 30 seconds or until smooth.
  3. Mix the chicken and 3/4 (about 80g) of the cheese in a small bowl. Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas around the chicken mixture and place seam side down in the baking dish. Pour the sauce mixture over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake, covered with foil, for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake for 5-10 minutes or until just golden. Serve with lime wedges and extra coriander leaves.

Expert Tips

  • Serve alongside guacamole and soured cream.
  • Alternatively use Cheddar cheese rather than mozzarella.