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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas

Deliciously Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas for a Cozy Dinner

This Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Enchiladas recipe blends pumpkin with chicken for a delicious, kid-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree 100% pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup sweet potato cubed
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can diced green chiles adjust to preference
  • 1 cup Mexican style cheese for topping
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas warmed
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch cilantro sprinkle generously

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • microwave

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, chicken broth, and Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth.
  3. Spread 1 cup of pumpkin sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
  4. Cube sweet potato and steam in a microwave-safe bowl with water for 3-5 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix sweet potato, shredded chicken, diced green chiles, and half of the Mexican-style cheese. Stir in ½ cup of pumpkin sauce.
  6. Warm corn tortillas slightly, spoon filling into each, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the casserole dish.
  7. Pour remaining pumpkin sauce over the enchiladas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to use 100% pumpkin puree and warm tortillas to prevent cracking. Adjust spices to taste.

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