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Smoky Cheese Enchiladas (Crushed Chipotle Chili)
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Smoky Cheese Enchiladas (Crushed Chipotle Chili)

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Smoky Cheese Enchiladas (Crushed Chipotle Chili)

Crushed chipotle chili adds an enticing smoky flavor and gentle layer of heat to these enchiladas, which are enriched with two kinds of cheeses.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

818
Calories
55g
Protein
42g
Fat
61g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, heated to boiling
  • 6 New Mexico chilies, seeded and torn into small pieces
  • 2 Tbs. corn or canola oil, plus more for frying
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes with juices
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 bunch green onions, white and light green portions, minced
  • 1 tsp. crushed chipotle chili, or to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas, each 8 inches in diameter
  • 8 oz. queso fresco cheese, crumbled

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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