Chicken Enchiladas

I came across this recipe about a year ago and have made this dish several times. A special thanks to whoever put this recipe online. It’s a keeper! I believe the homemade sauce is what makes this dish exceptional!

Chicken Enchiladas

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Dinner, Ethnic Dishes, Main Dish – Poultry or Chicken
Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

  • Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 Tablespoons flour

  • 4 Tablespoons chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon oregano

  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

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  • Enchiladas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small white onion, diced

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, diced into small 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles

  • sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 8 large flour tortillas

  • 3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese

Directions

  • Prepare the sauce
  • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Add the rest of the seasonings and stir.
  • Gradually add the stock, whisking to avoid lumps.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Prepare the Enchilada filling
  • In large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion & sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add diced chicken & green chiles, season with a generous pinch of salt & pepper & sauté for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the beans, stir & set aside.
  • To assemble the enchiladas***:
  • Spread two tablespoons of the sauce over a tortilla.
  • Add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
  • Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9×13 inch pan.
  • Assemble the remaining enchiladas.
  • Spread the remaining sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas, followed by any extra cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until the enchiladas are cooked through and the tortillas are slightly crispy on the outside.
  • Remove pan from the oven and garnished with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Garnish with toppings if desired, such as fresh cilantro, chopped red onions, diced avocado, sour cream or crumbled Cotija cheese.

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