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Enchiladas - New Mexico Style

By: PIPERCAT99  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"These enchiladas are stacked like pancakes, not baked in oven. This is a family recipe handed down two generations. Quick, easy and definitely delicious. Use your favorite kind of meat in this dish - it also works well for leftover meat."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 6 fried eggs (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, and cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Pour in the enchilada sauce, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. In a separate skillet over medium heat, warm the tortillas. Don't fry them, just warm them until they are flexible.
  3. To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla in the enchilada sauce, and place it on a serving plate. Spoon some of the meat and sauce on, then add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream. Top with another tortilla that has been dipped in the sauce. You may repeat the layering as many times as you wish depending on your appetite. Make additional stacks for each person. Top stacks with a fried egg, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 670 | Total Fat: 34.5g | Cholesterol: 347mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Laura 
There's a difference between the terms "Authentic New Mexican" and "New Mexico Style". The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by DONA64 
this is a good, easy recipe. and to those who rated it down because it uses "canned" things,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by caseyo 
True new mexico style! The fried eggs are the most important part of the meal! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by LUV2COOK43 
These are like the ones my Mom made when I was growing up (I'm from Southwest Texas,) we had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Michael 
Thanks for the Recipe Been forever since I had a New Mexico REAL Enchilada not one of those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by John 
This is an outstanding recipe I was introduced to when i got married and is a Family favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Lo-Fi 
This is a tasty dinner, and a good time-saving alternative over traditional baked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by ibabaker 
I loved this recipe, and so did my family. It depends on the season if can get fresh stuff or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by jewellprice 
I love this recipe! We had this growing up in New Mexico, and this is just like mom used to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by ladybuggs5224 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I didnt use enchilada sauce but instead red chili (made with Hatch red chilis), I did not dip... MORE

 
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