South Of The Border Chicken Enchiladas Recipes

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER ENCHILADAS

Try meatless enchiladas with three kinds of cheese and a surprise drop of honey.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In blender or food processor, place tomatoes, onion and garlic. Cover; blend until smooth.
In 2-quart saucepan, cook blended mixture, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the honey and red pepper flakes over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medium bowl, mix beans, ricotta cheese, bell pepper, cumin and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down on tomato sauce in dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over filled tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tomato sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup low-fat or regular ricotta cheese
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz)

OVER-THE-BORDER SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

These enchiladas have a bit of a kick, thanks to chili powder and green chiles, but the deliciously creamy sauce balances it all. -Beverly O'Ferrall, Linkwood, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, green chiles, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour salsa over the top; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese