ENCHILADA BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Eliminate the tortillas and still get the flavors you love in enchiladas without all the carbs in these baked chicken thighs.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken and 4 ounces enchilada sauce in a bowl; toss to combine. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from the oven and drain liquid. Baste remaining enchilada sauce over chicken thighs and return to the oven. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and divide Cheddar cheese and olives evenly on top of the chicken.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 231.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Magret Mupanduki
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Mathew Nuhu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


A Ali Tabish
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Khomotso Kekana
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a spicy enchilada sauce. Next time, I'll use a milder sauce.


Indy Stubbin
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kajili Solomon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cyric Weimer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Horatio fuselier
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


heidi barajas
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


bangla saiful islam TV
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These enchilada-baked chicken thighs were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.