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Baked Chicken Enchiladas with Smoky Tomato Sauce


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  • Author: Kate Donahue
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

Tender shredded chicken rolled in warm tortillas and smothered in a homemade, smoky fire-roasted tomato sauce. A satisfying and wholesome take on a beloved Mexican classic.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (454g) boneless,skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
  • 4 ounce (113g) can green chiles
  • 3 tablespoons (44ml) lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) cumin
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 14.5 ounce (411g) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounce (411g) can enchilada sauce or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili powder
  • 1/4 cup (59ml) chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 sprouted grain tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and spices and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and cilantro. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to create the sauce.
  4. In a mixing bowl, mix together shredded chicken, lime juice, green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spray 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish with non-stick spray.
  6. Spread 1/3 of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  7. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll each one, and place in dish seam-side down.
  8. Pour remaining sauce over the top of rolled tortillas and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican