creamy chicken enchiladas

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66 Pinches
Brooksville, FL
Updated on Feb 24, 2012

To make this easier, I often use canned chicken breast meat. I also usually at least double the recipe, since the left-overs are awesome! Just as a note, it really IS necessary to saute the tortillas. It makes them much easier to work with and adds a little flavor and texture. This is great with a salad, Spanish-style rice and refried beans. Very yummy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield Two

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 - onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup canned diced green chilis
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, diced
  • - salt
  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 4 - 6 inch corn tortillas
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup montery jack cheese, grated
  • - purchased salsa

How To Make creamy chicken enchiladas

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in large heavy skillet over low heat. Add onion and saute until limp but not brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    Mix into onions the following: chicken, chilis and cream cheese. Season filling with salt to taste.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step 4
    Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add tortillas one at a time and fry until just beginning to blister, turning once. About 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 5
    Spoon 1/2 cup chicken filling down center of each tortilla and roll.
  • Step 6
    Place enchiladas seam side down in a glass baking dish.
  • Step 7
    Pour cream over all. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Step 8
    Make at 375 degrees until cream thickens and cheese bubbles. 20 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Serve with salsa.

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Culture: Mexican
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