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Chicken Enchiladas

These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas have true Mexican flavor and are a true delight to eat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 418

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chicken Breast Cooked and Shredded
  • 1 can fire Roasted Corn
  • 1 can green Chilis chopped
  • 4 medium Green onions sliced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ½ cup Onion chopped
  • 2 tsp Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cups chicken Broth
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • ½ tsp Cumin or Coriander
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 8 tortillas Corn or flour
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • Salsa if desired

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350*
    2. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray
    3. In a skillet over medium high heat, add Olive Oil
    4. Saute the onion and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes
    5. Cook until the onion has softened
    6. In a mixing bowl combine the flour, broth, cumin or coriander and the black pepper with a whisk until combined
    7. Slowly add the mixture to the skillet
    8. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, remove from heat
    9. Stir in the Sour Cream until well blended
    10. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, ½ cup cheese, ½ cup of the sauce from the skillet, the cilantro and the chilis
    11. Warm the tortillas slightly with a damp towel in the microwave
    12. Lay two tortillas in front of you
    13. Spoon a small amount, about ⅓ cup, of the mixture in the center of each tortilla
    14. Roll the tortillas, repeat until all tortillas are filled
    15. Lay seam side down in the prepared baking dish
    16. Cover the enchiladas with the remaining sauce
    17. Cover the baking dish with Aluminum foil and place in oven
    18. Bake for 35 minutes, remove from oven and remove the foil
    19. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the tortillas
    20. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving
    21. Just before serving, top with chopped tomato and Green onions,
    22. Serve with salsa if desired.