Description
Nothing shouts “family unity” louder than collectively binging on calorie-dense, cheese-dripping Mexican magnificence.
Ingredients
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Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup chicken broth (homemade or store bought)
- 2 teaspoon flour
- 2 teaspoon water
Chicken Enchilada Filling
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 lb. boneless (skinless chicken, cut into 1/2- inch cubes)
- 1 4– ounce can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup spinach
Enchiladas
- 15 corn tortillas
- 2 cups grated mild Cheddar
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack
Instructions
To make the sauce:
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat add the tomato sauce and stir in the spices and salt.
- Whisk in the chicken broth.
- Make a slurry with the flour and water., then add the slurry to the sauce and whisk well.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by about one-quarter and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat and et cool to room temperature.
To make the chicken filling:
- While the sauce is reducing, prepare the chicken filing: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, diced green chiles, spices and salt to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains in the center of the chicken.
- Add the spinach and saute for the 1 minute, until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
To make the enchiladas:
- Mix the two cheeses.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spoon some of the sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Assemble the enchiladas. Spread 1 tablespoon of the enchilada sauce on a tortilla, then place a spoonful or two of the chicken filling in the middle.
- Drizzle an additional teaspoon or two of the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with about a tablespoon of the mixed cheese.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla up and over the filling and place the tortilla, seam side down, in the baking dish.
- Repeat with the rest of the tortillas, sauce, filling and cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges of the tortillas crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced avocado. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican