bill clinton's chicken enchiladas

3 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 25, 2020

I've had this simple recipe for years and finally found it again. Hope to try it soon.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 8 ounces green chiles, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup cooking oil
  • 15 corn tortillas

How To Make bill clinton's chicken enchiladas

  • Step 1
    Preheat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet.
  • Step 2
    Drain chilies, then sauté with minced garlic in oil.
  • Step 3
    Drain and break up tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes,1 teaspoon salt, oregano and reserved tomato liquid.
  • Step 5
    Simmer, uncovered until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove sauce from skillet and set aside.
  • Step 7
    Combine chicken with sour cream, cheese and remaining salt.
  • Step 8
    Heat 1/3 cup oil.
  • Step 9
    Dip tortillas in oil until they become limp.
  • Step 10
    Drain well on paper towels.
  • Step 11
    Fill tortillas with chicken mixture.
  • Step 12
    Roll up.
  • Step 13
    Arrange side by side, seam side down, in 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Step 14
    Pour chili sauce over enchiladas.
  • Step 15
    Bake at 250 degrees F until heated through about 20 minutes.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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