Chicken Enchiladas, Bill Clinton's Favorite Recipe
By
Kathie Carr
@kathiecc
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One warning: THESE ARE NOT LOW FAT. :)
If he really cooked like this in his earlier years its no wonder he is on a vegan diet now.
Whatever your politics are I think you will find these enchiladas are GOOD. Change the name if you like, but try them. :)
Ingredients
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2 Tbspvegetable oil
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1/2 tsporegano
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2 can(s)green chilis
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3 ccooked chicken meat, shredded
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1 can(s)chopped tomatoes (about 28ounces)
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2 cshredded cheddar cheddar
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2 conion, chopped
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1/3 cvegetable oil
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2 tspsalt (i use less)
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15corn tortillas
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2 cloveminced garlic
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2 csour cream
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·chopped fresh parsley and/or additional sour cream for garnish
How to Make Chicken Enchiladas, Bill Clinton's Favorite Recipe
- CHILI SAUCE:
Preheat 2 T vegetable oil in skillet. Remove seeds from chilies. Chop chilies, then saute with minced garlic in oil. Drain and break up tomatoes. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Add tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, oregano and reserved tomato liquid. Simmer, uncovered until thick, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from skillet and set aside.
CHICKEN FILLING:
Combine chicken with sour cream, cheese and remaining salt. Heat 1/3 cup oil. - ENCHILADAS:
Heat 1/3 cup oil. Dip tortillas in oil. Drain well on paper towels.
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll up. Arrange side by side,seam side down, in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Pour chili sauce over enchiladas.
Bake at 275 degrees until heated through about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and/ or additional sour cream.