ENCHILADAS AZTECAS

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Make and share this Enchiladas Aztecas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon msg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
12 corn tortillas
peanuts or canola oil

Steps:

  • Toss shredded cheeses together, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter and flour over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly.
  • Whisk in milk and chicken broth, and continue whisking until smooth.
  • Add spices and half of the mixed cheeses, and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Add chicken, olives, tomato, onions, and green chiles, adjust seasonings to taste, and set aside to cool.
  • Dip each tortilla in hot oil to soften.
  • Place about one third cup of chicken mixture on each tortilla, and roll up tightly.
  • Place seam side down in a lightly oiled 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
  • Enchiladas can be frozen before final topping with cheese.
  • Thaw completely before topping with cheese and baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.3, Fat 75.2, SaturatedFat 44.2, Cholesterol 251.4, Sodium 2544.4, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 69.8

Prince Shahin Khan
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I loved the flavor of these enchiladas. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Asad Javed
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These enchiladas were so good! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Jacob Loosemore
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The enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Asad Jano
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Rafnaj Theekuni
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The enchiladas were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anand
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These enchiladas were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ella Petersen
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I loved the flavor of these enchiladas. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


adeyi emmanuel
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These enchiladas were so good! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Azeemullah Khan
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The enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Arshad Arshad
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Amoako Christiana
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The enchiladas were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


CommanderRed 1991
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These enchiladas were a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.