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new ~twist on the ""old""enchillada~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Debra Hughes
Spokane, WA

Our friend Sharon made these for dinner and I instantly fell in love with this version of enchilladas. They are so flavorful and delicious. Try em.. you will like em !

(1 rating)
yield 6 - large servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For new ~twist on the ""old""enchillada~

  • 4 lg
    boneless/skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can
    small ortega green chiles-diced
  • 1
    small tub of sour cream
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp
    cumin powder
  • 1 lg
    diced onion
  • 2
    cloves garlic
  • 2
    bags of fresh baby spinach
  • 2 c
    grated cheese: monterey jack or cheddar
  • cilantro, fresh
  • salt & pepper
  • 1
    package of flour tortillas

How To Make new ~twist on the ""old""enchillada~

  • 1
    place chicken breasts in microwave till white & cooked- let cool
  • 2
    steam baby spinach until tender
  • 3
    2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, sautee onions & garlic
  • 4
    grate cheese, *cilantro in glass-use: scissors to cut finely
  • 5
    chicken is cooled , shred in large bowl, add spinach, onions/ garlic, cilantro and Ortega Green chiles. Lastly, fold in sour cream and adding cumin powder, salt & pepper
  • 6
    Large Pyrex baking dish : roll up enchilladas adding a small amount of cheese inside , when done add cheese to top of completed dish
  • 7
    350 degree oven for approx 30 minutes. Right before taking out of oven, turn on broiler to make the cheese medium golden brown. You are ready to eat now ! ** This dish is even better the next day!

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