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
Course: Dinner, Ethnic Dishes, Main Dish – Poultry or Chicken4
servingsIngredients
- 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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