chicken enchiladas
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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2Prepare 13x9-inch baking dish by pouring can of green enchilada sauce in the bottom of dish.
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Step 3Boil chicken breasts in chicken broth with chicken taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Boil until tender. Drain chicken breasts, but save broth.
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Step 4Melt 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.
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Step 5Add in the drained green chili peppers and softened cream cheese until combined well.
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Step 6Stir in half the jar of salsa verde and remove pan from heat.
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Step 7Heat saved chicken broth to a simmer. Dip a flour tortilla in the warm broth.
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Step 8Place 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.
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Step 9Combine remaining salsa, chicken broth, and whipping cream. Whisk until combined well. Pour over top of enchiladas.
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Step 10Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over top of enchiladas. Cover dish with foil.
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Step 11Bake 30 minutes covered or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are warm through.
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