ASPARAGUS ENCHILADAS

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I adapted this recipe, which won the 1988 grand prize at the asparagus festival cook-off in Lodi, Calif. It has become a real family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 dozen flour tortillas (8 inches each)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (15 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup green taco sauce
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Soften tortillas in the hot oil 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towel; cool. , In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Blend in flour. Whisk in chicken broth, cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream and taco sauce. Keep warm but do not boil. Divide the chicken, 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and all but 2 tablespoons of the onions over the 12 tortillas. Arrange asparagus over filling with the tips extending beyond the tortillas. Top each with 2 tablespoons sauce. Roll up and arrange, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with reserved sauce and the Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and return to the oven just until melted. Garnish with olives and reserved onions. Serve with additional green taco sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Sikhan Ahmmed
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These enchiladas were amazing! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the enchilada sauce was delicious.


Sabban Kosar
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I made these enchiladas for my family and they all loved them. The asparagus was tender and the enchilada sauce was flavorful.


Anas Liban
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The enchiladas were good, but I thought the asparagus was a bit too crunchy.


Saif Tarar
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I've made these enchiladas several times and they're always a hit! The asparagus is a great addition and the enchilada sauce is always perfect.


MD SOJIBE
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These enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Precious Samson
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I made these enchiladas for my family and they all loved them. The asparagus was tender and the enchilada sauce was flavorful.


rowshon zim
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The enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste.


Muhammad rizwanburiro
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I love asparagus and these enchiladas were a great way to enjoy it. The enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


Main Asif
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These enchiladas were easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


dante hellyer
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.


Washam Fatima
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The enchiladas were good, but I thought the asparagus was a bit too crunchy.


S u r j a n
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I made these enchiladas for my vegetarian friends and they loved them! The asparagus was a nice change from the usual fillings.


Issac Julian
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I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out great! The asparagus was tender and the enchilada sauce was flavorful.


Ebad Mughal
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These enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Bobur Rustamov
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed these enchiladas. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the enchilada sauce was delicious.


Ahidu Musa
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The asparagus enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Joy Bate
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


tadele abera
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These asparagus enchiladas were a hit with my family! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy.