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Corn and Chicken Enchiladas

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Dec 20, 2023
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Enjoy these cheesy enchiladas made using chicken, corn and salsa - a tasty Mexican dinner.

Corn and Chicken Enchiladas

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 16
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

Sauce

  • 4 ears corn
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, minced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • Reserved corn kernels
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Enchiladas

  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Remove husks from corn. Cut kernels from corn to make 4 1/2 cups. Reserve 1 1/2 cups kernels for filling.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile and 3 cups of the corn kernels; cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until corn is tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
  • Step 
    3
    In blender container, combine milk, salt and corn mixture; blend until coarsely pureed. Set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine reserved 1 1/2 cups corn kernels and all remaining filling ingredients; mix well.
  • Step 
    5
    In small skillet over low heat, heat each tortilla until softened. Place about 1/2 cup filling on each warm tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in sprayed baking dish. Top with corn sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Just before serving, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition

600 Calories
25g Total Fat
32g Protein
62g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
1140mg
48%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
8g
Protein
32g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Very Lean Meat; 4 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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