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Chicken enchiladas

From the video “Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe” by Preppy Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Preppy Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~80 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$4.64*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$11.36* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
9

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$13.92*for the batch in the video
~$4.64*per serving

You save about ~$11.36* per serving (71% less*) than ordering it out — ~$34.08* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shredded chicken, mexican-blend cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving846 kcal · 42% of 2,000
Fat33 g42%
Saturated fat5.9 g30%
Sodium2,072 mg90%
Carbohydrate78 g28%
Fiber4.5 g16%
Total sugars6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein61 g123%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−7 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 9 ingredient lines (68% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: 680 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: red enchilada sauce. Not matched to nutrient data: Mexican-blend cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • garlic press
  • tongs
  • spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking time for onions
  • Exact baking time in the oven
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Preppy Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chicken enchiladas

What makes Preppy Kitchen's Chicken enchiladas recipe and technique special?

Preppy Kitchen's take on Chicken enchiladas focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Roll tightly but gently to keep filling inside. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chicken enchiladas at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken enchiladas recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chicken enchiladas ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chicken enchiladas can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Preppy Kitchen's Chicken enchiladas?

This recipe utilizes approximately 9 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken enchiladas?

The official cooking video by Preppy Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.