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Enchiladas

Recipe

Enchiladas

Cheesy chicken enchiladas with a quick homemade sauce and plenty of spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 12-14 flour tortillas
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 3 additional garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Mix all spices; season the chicken with half and chill 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high for 3-4 minutes per side; cool and shred.

  3. 3

    In the same pan add vegetables, chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup cheese. Mix and let cool.

  4. 4

    Sauce: whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp flour, remaining spices, 1 cup broth, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce; cook 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9x13 dish. Add 1/4 cup filling to each tortilla, roll, place seam-side down, top with sauce and cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350F for ~20 minutes until bubbly; rest 5 minutes before serving.