SPICY JALAPENO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
With tomatillos and jalapenos, these chicken enchiladas have authentic Mexican flavor. Serve them with sour cream to cut some of the heat.-Jolie Stinson, Lebanon, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 dishes (10 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place the tomatillos, onions, jalapenos and garlic in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender and browned. Cool slightly. , Transfer vegetables and cooking liquid to a food processor. Add the cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt. Cover and pulse until chunky; set aside., For filling, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cilantro and 1 cup of the tomatillo mixture. Stir in chicken., To assemble, spread 1/4 cup tomatillo mixture into two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spread 1 tablespoon tomatillo mixture and 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down into baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomatillo mixture over enchiladas; sprinkle with cheese., Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Bake the second dish, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes and cilantro if desired., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1044mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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Henry Okolo
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.
romeo mesh
[email protected]These enchiladas were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Lenus Okyere Manu
[email protected]I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
MRr Maanii
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the enchiladas turned out great. I would definitely make them again.
Jayeda Beagum
[email protected]I've made these enchiladas before and they are always a hit. They are easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Shakhawat Hossain
[email protected]These enchiladas were easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.
Rayyan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese.
Jonathan Targett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these enchiladas were surprisingly mild. The sauce had a nice flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Forid Rana
[email protected]I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.
Alta Lito
[email protected]These enchiladas were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Saidat Gangana
[email protected]I've made these enchiladas several times now and they are always a favorite. My family loves the spicy sauce and the tender chicken.
Collins Chidubem
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the enchiladas turned out great. I would recommend using a good quality cheese, as it really makes a difference in the flavor.
Patience Chinundili
[email protected]I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Stephanie Godwin
[email protected]These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making these again.