Saucy Creole Enchilada Bowl State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Chicken that delivers on flavor and ease of preparation. Recommend serving with brown rice so no rolling of tortillas is required. Locally grown jalapeño peppers give this favorite a kick!
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
⅔ cup (No. 6 scoop) provides 2 ½ oz eq meat/meat alternate.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort B Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Louisiana Department of Education, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Thaw diced chicken under refrigeration.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at or below 41 °F.
  • Preheat convection oven to 350 °F or conventional oven to 375 °F.
  • Spray 2-inch-deep full-size pans with pan release. Each 2-inch-deep full-size pan will hold about 20 servings.
  • Wash onions and jalapeños under cold running water. Cut onions into ¼” dice.
  • Remove seeds from jalapeños and mince.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or tilt skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and jalapeños and sauté, stirring frequently, just until softened, approximately 5-6 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Use a large vessel for the next step. Depending on the batch size, this may be done in a tilt skillet/braiser, in the mixing bowl of a floor mixer, or a very large mixing bowl.
  • Combine thawed chicken, cooked onions and jalapeños, cream of chicken soup (not reconstituted), sour cream, water, shredded cheddar cheese, Creole seasoning, and granulated garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan(s). Each pan will hold about 8 lb of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake uncovered, until the mixture is bubbling and the cheese has fully melted, approximately 30-40 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve ⅔ cup, using a No. 6 scoop, of chicken enchilada mixture.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Saucy Creole Enchilada Bowl State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ⅔ cup (No. 6 scoop)
Calories
222
Total Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.6
g
35
%
Cholesterol
 
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
335
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
10001
g
41671
%
Total Sugars
 
1.7
g
2
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
1084
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Vitamin D
 
10000
IU
66667
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Peppers, green, chilies, fresh, jalapeno, whole with stem: 3 oz
Onions, mature, fresh, all sizes, whole:
1 lb 5 oz
100 Servings:
Peppers, green, chilies, fresh, jalapeno, whole with stem: 6 oz
Onions, mature, fresh, all sizes, whole:
2 lb 10 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Recommend serving chicken enchilada sauce over steamed brown rice.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included in this guide may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service

Creole Seasoning Blend

Makes about 12 oz (2 ½ cups 2 Tbsp)
Garlic, granulated ½ cup
Paprika ½ cup
Smoked Paprika ½ cup
Chili Powder ¼ cup
Black Pepper, ground ¼ cup
Cayenne Pepper 2 Tbsp 2 tsp
Onion Powder 2 Tbsp
Celery Salt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Dry Mustard 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Thyme Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Oregano Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp
Critical Control Point: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Transfer to a plastic seasoning container and store in a cool, dry location until ready to use.
Note: Be sure to use granulated garlic, not garlic powder, to make sure product will sprinkle freely.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 20 lb 3 oz
About 2 gal
100 Servings:
About 40 lb 6 oz
About 4 gal