Ingredients: |
Ingredients: For the Enchilada Sauce:
2 tbsp Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1-2 tbsp Chipotle Chilis in Adobo (or Chipotle Hot Sauce)
1½ C Tomato Sauce (Plain)
1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (or Regular Chili Powder)
1 tsp Cumin
¾ C Chicken Broth
Salt and Pepper to Taste
For the Chicken Filling:
2 tsp Vegetable Oil
8 oz Shredded Chicken (We used 4 Chopped Chicken Breasts and had plenty)
1 C Diced Onion
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
½ C Cilantro
½ tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Chiptole Chili Powder (or regular)
½ C Chicken Broth
½ C Tomato Sauce
Salt and Pepper to Taste
For the Enchilada Assembly:
8-10 Flour Tortillas (Must Fit in Baking Pan)
Shredded Marble Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
Green Onion
Cilantro
Pickled Jalapeno
Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
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Directions: |
Directions:TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
1. In a Small Saucepan combine Oil and Garlic and cook on medium heat until fragrant.
2. Add Chipotle Chilis, Chili Powder, Cumin, Chicken Broth, Tomato Sauce and Salt & Pepper and stir to combine.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5-10 mins until reduced and semi-thick. Set aside.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
1. Heat Vegetable Oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add Onion and sautee until soft. Add garlic and sautee about 1 minute, until fragrant.
2. Add chicken chunks and cook until heated through.
3. If using shredded chicken, add it now along with the salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato sauce, and chicken broth and cook 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
TO MAKE THE ENCHILADAS:
1. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray, or grease with oil.
2. Put about ⅓ C of Chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll, leaving ends open.
3. Place each tortilla in an oven-safe baking dish, seam side down. Top with enchilada sauce, then top with shredded cheese.
4. Cover with Foil and Bake in a Preheated 400ºF oven for about 20-25 mins.
5. Remove from oven and top with Sour Cream (or Yogurt), Green Onion, Cilantro, Jalapenos, or additional toppings of your choice.
5. Remove 1-2 Enchiladas from baking dish, and place it on a plate. Serve.
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