Chicken Enchiladas Verde

"This recipe is time consuming, but so well worth the time and trouble! I've noticed on this site that some people make chicken enchiladas with flour tortillas. That isn't an enchilada! Enchiladas are made with corn tortillas. Burritos are made with flour tortillas. For enchiladas, I prefer the white corn tortillas to the yellow, but use which ever you prefer. Delicioso!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion, red bell pepper, Serrano pepper, garlic, and chile peppers. Saute until onion is translucent. Remove from heat.
  • Add chicken, 2 cups of the pepper jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro, salt and pepper, mixing well until thoroughly combined.
  • In 8 inch skillet, heat canola oil. Place tortillas, one at a time, in the oil, turning over, immediately, just to make tortillas pliable and easy to work with. DO NOT FRY UNTIL CRISP! Drain on paper towels.
  • Fill each tortilla with a few tablespoons of chicken mixture. Roll and place seam side down in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Top with Enchilada Sauce and remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with green salsa, sour cream, and ripe olives.

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Hi! I'm of Irish heritage, with a little bit of American Indian, Spanish, and English in me. I was raised in the heart of Cajun Country, but have traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. I'm in the restaurant business and have worked in every aspect of it for the past 35 years. I'm also a Jazz vocalist. My passions in life are singing, gardening, and cooking. I'm in the process of writing a cookbook, as a legacy to my mother, who passed away in 1979, who was a fabulous cook, and who always wanted to write her own cookbook. I have one daughter, and a beautiful granddaughter, who is the love of my life. I can't wait to be able to teach her how to cook and cook with her! Thanks for your interest in me! God bless you and have a wonderful day!
 
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