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Chicken Enchilada

Enchiladas originated in Mexico, and a chicken enchilada is a corn or flour tortilla rolled around a chicken meat filling and covered with a chili pepper sauce. Chicken enchiladas can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, seafood or combinations. Chicken enchiladas are commonly topped or garnished with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, olives, chopped onions, chili peppers, or fresh cilantro.