New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas
New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas layer tender chicken, warm corn tortillas, and a rich red enchilada sauce with melted Colby, onion, and cool sour cream. A fried egg on top adds a silky finish that mingles with the chile for comforting heat and creaminess. Serve for a cozy dinner or a weekend brunch when you want bold Southwestern flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned. Season with cumin and chili powder. Add enchilada sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until they are flexible. Do not fry them; just warm them.
- 3
Dip 1 tortilla in the enchilada sauce mixture and place it on a serving plate. Spoon some chicken and sauce onto the dipped tortilla; add shredded lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Top with another dipped tortilla.
- 4
Repeat layering onto the stack as many times as desired. Repeat the stacks for each serving. Top the stacks with 1 fried egg.
- Calories 801.62 kcal High 40%
- Protein 70.58 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 35.37 g 13%
- Total Fat 40.84 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 21.79 g High 109%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 419.4 mg High 140%
- Sodium 1324.89 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 4.33 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 652.15 mg Good Source 50%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 385.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 328.46 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 2.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 801.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Eggs, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 801.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas healthy?
- New Mexican Stacked Chicken Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 801.62 calories and 70.58 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1324.89 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.79 g (109% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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