CHEESY ENCHILADA CHICKEN

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We baked enchilada goodness into moist chicken breasts for this Mexican-inspired meal that's ready in 40 minutes.

Provided by By Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 3 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle in flour. Cook and stir 1 minute. With whisk, gradually beat in milk, cooking 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Stir in enchilada sauce. Add cheese; cook until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each chicken breast; place in skillet. Cook about 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is browned. Transfer chicken to ungreased 8-inch square or 12x6-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • When cheese is melted in sauce, pour over chicken.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). If desired, serve with Old El Paso® rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Zottor Bright
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Mehdi Hn
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it.


Op Im
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This dish was a hit at my party.


Jade Coates
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I'm not a fan of enchiladas, but this recipe changed my mind.


Shegil Ahmed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Sahra Muse
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Olivia498
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew David
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This dish was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mary Irving
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I used a rotisserie chicken and it made the dish even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Anipe Cripps
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I'm not a fan of enchiladas, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the enchilada sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Romana Maswanganhe
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Hasan Saykat
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Narendra Bohara
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This dish was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Rexhep Gashi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I used a rotisserie chicken and it made the dish even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Marica Hardy
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aydin Thomas
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was dry and tough, and the enchilada sauce was bland. I will not be making this again.


Daniella Lamberth
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I'm not a big fan of enchiladas, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the enchilada sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Vukosi Baloyi
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used a store-bought enchilada sauce and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Jarred Lord
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used rotisserie chicken and it made the dish even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Suarj Nepal
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This cheesy enchilada chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


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