smoked chicken enchiladas with "that green sauce"

Dallas, TX
Updated on Aug 13, 2014

You won't find these enchiladas at your local cafe...they are an original. I hope you enjoy my creation (:

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 - smoked chicken breast, skin and bones removed (you may substitute a cooked chicken breast if you would like)
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced fine
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and garlic powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 - corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 - recipe https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/snack/snack-chip-snack/that-green-sauce.html?p=7
  • 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated

How To Make smoked chicken enchiladas with "that green sauce"

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small skillet on medium-low heat add oil to soften tortillas - wait until oil is heated.
  • Step 2
    Add tortillas one at a time only for a few seconds to soften them. Set aside on paper towels to drain. You may soften tortillas using another method if you like.
  • Step 3
    To make smoked chicken filling: Shred chicken and add tomato sauce, minced onion, cumin, garlic, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Step 4
    To assemble enchiladas: Spoon a generous 1 1/2 tablespoon of filling into tortillas and roll. Place in baking dish.
  • Step 5
    Spread green sauce over enchiladas.
  • Step 6
    Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Garnish with tomatoes if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #enchiladas
Keyword: #avocado
Keyword: #texmex
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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