chicken enchiladas

Sterlington, LA
Updated on Apr 5, 2013

This recipe is a favorite of Trevor, my grandson.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 package chicken taco seasoning
  • 1 package ranch style dressing mix
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 can chopped green chili peppers, drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar salsa verde
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 package flour tortillas

How To Make chicken enchiladas

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Prepare 13x9-inch baking dish by pouring can of green enchilada sauce in the bottom of dish.
  • Step 3
    Boil chicken breasts in chicken broth with chicken taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Boil until tender. Drain chicken breasts, but save broth.
  • Step 4
    Melt butter. Stir in chopped onion. Saute until soft, not brown, about 3 minutes. Add chopped jalapeno peppers and minced garlic, cook about 2 more minutes. Stir frequently. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, combining well.
  • Step 5
    Add in the drained green chili peppers and softened cream cheese until combined well.
  • Step 6
    Stir in half the jar of salsa verde and remove pan from heat.
  • Step 7
    Heat saved chicken broth to a simmer. Dip a flour tortilla in the warm broth.
  • Step 8
    Place about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese in each flour tortilla. Roll tortilla around the chicken and cheese. Place in the prepared baking dish; seam side down. Continue until tortillas or chicken mixture is gone.
  • Step 9
    Combine remaining salsa, chicken broth, and whipping cream. Whisk until combined well. Pour over top of enchiladas.
  • Step 10
    Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over top of enchiladas. Cover dish with foil.
  • Step 11
    Bake 30 minutes covered or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warm through.

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

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