BEST CHICKEN ENCHILADAS EVER!

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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 18

SAUCE: 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
2 Tbsp. all-purpose or gluten-free flour
4 Tbsp. chili powder (Spice Islands!)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
ENCHILADAS:
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small white onion, peeled and diced
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small 1/2-inch pieces (*or see substitution using pre-cooked shredded chicken)
salt and pepper
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans or lentils, rinsed and drained
8-10 flour tortillas
3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
1 batch red enchilada sauce, or 1 can store-bought enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • SAUCE: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute. Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano). Then gradually add in the stock, whisking constantly to remove lumps. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until thick. Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks. (*I consider this sauce pretty mild. But if you are wary about heat/spice in your sauce, I would begin with 2 tablespoons chili powder and add more from there once the sauce has reached a simmer if you'd like.) ENCHILADAS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare your enchilada sauce, if making homemade. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced chicken and green chiles, and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside. To assemble the enchiladas, set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, beans, chicken mixture, and cheese. Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Add beans in a line down the middle of the tortilla, then add in a spoonful of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Then spread the remaining enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas, and sprinkle on the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Mobo Robo
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Muyanja Ibrahim
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The green enchilada sauce was a nice change from the traditional red sauce. It added a unique flavor to the dish.


Mahfuz alam ripon
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I love that this recipe uses shredded chicken instead of ground beef. It makes the enchiladas lighter and healthier.


Md.Rabbina Hasan
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I've made these enchiladas several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Hassan Mushtaq
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These enchiladas were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Gledi Bucpapaj
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Md Forid
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I left it out of the recipe. The enchiladas were still very flavorful.


Ukpai Victor
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I had some trouble finding tomatillos, but I was able to find them at a Mexican grocery store. The enchiladas were worth the effort, they were delicious.


Joshua Masson
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Naveed Zia
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I made these enchiladas for my friends and they loved them. They said they were the best enchiladas they had ever had.


Inaya Achaal
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I added some extra cheese to the enchiladas and they were even more delicious. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


sara louis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


xzy_ music
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These enchiladas were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Tangima Akter
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Ziad khalid
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The green enchilada sauce was a nice change from the traditional red sauce. It added a unique flavor to the dish.


Md fojle Rabbi Md Rabbi
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I love that this recipe uses shredded chicken instead of ground beef. It makes the enchiladas lighter and healthier.


Martin Sebakijje
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I've made these enchiladas several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


titu sarker
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These chicken enchiladas were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.