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Enchiladas San Antonio

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These Enchiladas San Antonio offer a comforting taste of South Texas cuisine, featuring tender shredded chicken and spicy green chiles wrapped in soft, pliable corn tortillas. The dish is smothered in a simple yet flavorful simmered tomato sauce, creating a perfect balance of acidity and heat. Unlike baked versions that can get soggy or overly heavy, these are assembled fresh and served immediately, highlighting the fresh textures of the ingredients. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, this recipe delivers authentic, home-style satisfaction without the fuss. It&# 226;€™s a straightforward dish that relies on quality basics like fresh garlic, onions, and ripe tomatoes to shine.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 404.6
Description
These Enchiladas San Antonio offer a comforting taste of South Texas cuisine, featuring tender shredded chicken and spicy green chiles wrapped in soft, pliable corn tortillas. The dish is smothered in a simple yet flavorful simmered tomato sauce, creating a perfect balance of acidity and heat. Unlike baked versions that can get soggy or overly heavy, these are assembled fresh and served immediately, highlighting the fresh textures of the ingredients. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, this recipe delivers authentic, home-style satisfaction without the fuss. It&# 226;€™s a straightforward dish that relies on quality basics like fresh garlic, onions, and ripe tomatoes to shine.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 md Onion,grated
  • 1 Clove Garlic,crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon,cooking oil
  • 8 ounce Can tomato sauce
  • 2 Cooked Chicken
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the cooking oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the grated onion and crushed garlic to the pan.
  3. 3
    Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion becomes clear and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Pour in the can of tomato sauce and stir to combine with the onion mixture.
  5. 5
    Let the sauce simmer gently for a few minutes to meld the flavors, then set aside to keep warm.
  6. 6
    Prepare your corn tortillas by briefly immersing each one in hot oil (about half-inch deep) for thirty seconds, turning once, to make them pliable but not crisp.
  7. 7
    Remove the softened tortillas and place them on a clean surface.
  8. 8
    Place pieces of shredded cooked chicken breast and some cut-up green chiles onto the center of each tortilla.
  9. 9
    Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them on serving plates with the folded side down.
  10. 10
    Spoon the hot tomato sauce generously over the rolled enchiladas.
  11. 11
    Top each enchilada with a dollop of sour cream and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 404.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.0g50%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 44.5mg15%
Sodium 997.6mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 12.2g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: enchiladas, chicken, mexican, texas, green chiles, tomato sauce, tortillas, dinner, easy, comfort food, spicy, shredded chicken, sauteed, family meal, traditional, quick recipes
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