chicken cream cheese enchiladas - joann

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90 Pinches
Kansas City, MO
Updated on May 24, 2013

This is a recipe from a 1985 Kansas City Junior League Cookbook and is perfect for any occasion. Delicious!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pimiento
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, diced
  • 12 - 6" corn tortillas
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • - sliced black olives for garnish

How To Make chicken cream cheese enchiladas - joann

  • Step 1
    Separate onions and saute in butter over medium heat until clear and beginning to brown; about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add chicken, pimiento and cream cheese. Mix lightly and season. Soften tortillas by dipping in hot vegetable oil for just a few seconds to soften (or can microwave a little).
  • Step 2
    Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken filling in center of tortilla and roll. Place seam side down in buttered casserole dish. Pour heavy cream down sides of dish about 1/2" deep. Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted but not brown. Serve with garnish. DIVINE!!

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