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Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

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Submitted by: bethannray

 

Canned chicken and a can of enchilada sauce make it a snap to prepare these cheesy chicken enchiladas.
 

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil
  • Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 can canned chicken breast
  • 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 can mild enchilada sauce
  • 2 bags shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar blend cheese
  • Garnishes:
  • Sour cream
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Cilantro, chopped

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Method

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper then let cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Let cook another 3-4 minutes. Once onions and peppers are soft, add chicken. Stir and add cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir and let cook about 7-8 minutes. Meanwhile, pour enough vegetable oil in a small skillet to about 1/2 inch. Place on medium high heat and cook about 5 minutes. Turn chicken mixture to low heat. Prepare a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Once oil has heated through, place one corn tortilla in hot oil. Once it bubbles around edges, flip until it bubbles on other side. Place flat on a cutting board. Fill hot tortilla with 1 1/2-2 tbsp of chicken mixture and 1 tbsp shredded cheese. Roll tortilla lengthwise and place it seam side down in baking dish. Repeat this process until all chicken mixture is gone. Pour enchilada sauce in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high about 45 seconds. Fill 1/3 of can with water and add to sauce. Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas in baking dish. Cover with shredded cheese to taste and bake 20 minutes. When done, give each person 2 enchiladas and top with sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro, if desired.

 

Notes: This is a delicious recipe the whole family will love. Pair it with Spanish rice and chips with salsa, and you're sure to get praise.

 

Number of Servings: 4

 

Submitted by: bethannray ()

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