Enchiladas are hearty, oven-baked wraps bursting with flavor—a fresh twist on the classic tortilla. Discover this standout version featuring tender minced chicken and vibrant spinach from Santa Maria, trusted experts in authentic Mexican cuisine.
Our recipe combines minced chicken, fresh spinach, creamy feta, zucchini, and garlic for a deliciously unique meal that's simple to prepare at home.
Ingredients
For 4 servings:
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 zucchini
- Oil
- 500 g minced chicken
- 1 bag Santa Maria Enchilada Seasoning Mix
- 1 package Santa Maria Tortilla Corn & Wheat Medium
- 3 tbsp Santa Maria Green Jalapeño
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 200 g spinach
- 1 jar of coriander
- Salt
- 150 g feta
Preparation Method
- Heat some oil in a pan.
- Sauté the garlic and zucchini until soft, then add the minced chicken and stir. Once the chicken is nicely browned, stir in the Enchilada Seasoning Mix.
- Fill each corn tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place the rolled tortillas in a greased oven dish and set aside.
- Reheat the pan with 2 tbsp oil. Add finely chopped onion, diced tomato, and jalapeño. Cook until the vegetables soften.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the coriander.
- Blend the spinach mixture into a smooth sauce using a hand blender. Add water if needed and season with salt to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the tortillas in the baking dish, top with crumbled feta, and bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Recipe and image: Santa Maria
