Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas
You can never have too many Mexican recipes, so give Chicken Enchiladas a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 706 calories, 31g of protein, and 48g of fat. Head to the store and pick up chilies, heavy whipping cream, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. It works well as a main course.

Instructions

1
In a saucepan, bring the chicken, water and 2 teaspoons garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
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Remove chicken; reserve liquid.
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Cut chicken into thin strips. Set aside.
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In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.
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Add remaining garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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Add chilies and seasoning; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in chicken broth, cream and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
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Combine 1 cup of the cheese sauce and chicken; set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat oil. Dip tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil just until limp, about 5 seconds on each side.
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Place on paper towels to drain. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon green onion.
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Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
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Pour remaining sauce evenly over tortillas. Cover and bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
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Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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Garnish with remaining green onions.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings6
Health Score15
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