Northwest-of-the-border enchiladas
ingredients
- 12 6 inch corn tortillas
- Filling:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons canned green chiles, diced
- Red Chile Sauce:
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 17-oz can tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Garnish:
- 1 cup sour cream
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°
- 2
For filling: in a medium bowl, combine chicken, 2 cups cheese, and green chiles.
- 3
For Sauce: in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, flour, cumin and oregano. Cook 1 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer 15 minutes. remove from heat. Place sauce in blender or processor with metal blade and puree. Return sauce to skillet and keep warm over low heat.
- 4
To assemble: dip tortillas, one at a time , into simmering sauce. When softened, remove to a plate, allowing excess sauce to drain back into skillet. Spoon about 1/4 cup filling across diameter of tortilla. Roll up tortilla and place seam side down in an oiled, shallow casserole dish. repeat with remaining tortillas, arranging them close together in a single layer. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover casserole and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake 5 minutes more, or until heated through and lightly browned.
- 5
Place two enchiladas on each serving plate. Garnish with salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Source: Shannon

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