CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE WITH SALSA CREAM SAUCE

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Not sure where I got this recipe, but it's a real favorite with my grandkids. I usually make it earlier in the day and then pop it into the oven when ready for dinner.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Tbsp butter
Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c chicken stock or broth
1/4 tsp salt
ground pepper, to taste
1 c light sour cream
1/2 c fresh tomato salsa, or commercially prepared salsa
10 corn tortillas, cut into 3/4-inch strips
2 1/2 c cooked chicken, cubed
6 green onions
1 c pitted canned black olives
2 1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
lime wedges, for garnish
papaya slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and blend.
  • 2. Whisk in stock, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture boils and is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and salsa and mix well.
  • 4. Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 1/3 of the sauce.
  • 5. Scatter half of the tortilla strips on top. Next scatter the chicken, onions, olives and half the cheese, and pour 1/3 of the sauce over all.
  • 6. Top with remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Bake, covered 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • 8. Garnish with lime wedges and papaya slices.

Deep_Fried Okie
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken enchiladas.


Selena Amedee
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Po rshi
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I'm not a fan of enchiladas, but this dish was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.


Hunterfrye55
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This dish is a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser.


Jetzari Quintana
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was so good!


Babar Ansari
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This was my first time making chicken enchilada bake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Stacy Bundi
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Evlynne
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would recommend it to others.


Caroline Flomo
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The salsa cream sauce was a bit too runny for my liking. I would thicken it up next time.


Odignity Igho
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


emmanuel obinma
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My family loved it!


Natally Small
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This was the best chicken enchilada bake I've ever had. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Cathleen Adonis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


Kalika Karki
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This chicken enchilada bake was a hit with my family! The salsa cream sauce was the perfect touch, and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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