CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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This Mexican recipe came to The Times in 2002 by way of Amanda Hesser. It is a simply prepared casserole of shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas underneath a mild, seed-speckled tomatillo sauce. Crumbled queso añejo, a sharp white cheese, is sprinkled over the top before it is baked until the cheese melts and the entire dish is heated through. You could serve it with rice and a medley of steamed beets, cauliflower and carrots, as a cook in Mexico might, but a crisp green salad would be welcome, too. (After reading several comments from readers who felt the sauce needed to be doubled, we retested the recipe and agreed. We've updated the amounts accordingly.)

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sea salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 pounds tomatillos, papery skin removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large white onions, peeled, 1 chopped, the other sliced into rings
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
12 corn tortillas
8 ounces queso añejo or cotija, crumbled
Mexican crema or crème fraîche for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of salted water to a simmer and poach the chicken over low heat until just cooked through, about 9 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Let cool. With your fingers, finely shred the chicken. Lightly season with salt, toss to mix and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Cut the tomatillos in half. Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to fit the tomatillos in 1 layer. When the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and jalapeño and sauté until the onion is softened at the edges. Add the tomatillos, season with salt and continue cooking until wilted. Turn off the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Pour the tomatillos into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning. Pour the sauce into a shallow bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish and spread a little sauce on the bottom. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, soften each in a dry, hot skillet for about 8 seconds per side, then coat lightly with sauce. Lay each tortilla on a plate and sprinkle about 1/3 cup of shredded chicken in the middle and roll into a cylinder. Repeat, lining up tortillas tightly in the dish.
  • Spread the rest of the sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with queso añejo. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer, until the queso añejo is melted. Dollop with crema, garnish with onion rings and serve with additional crema.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 861, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 81 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1662 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Vijay Kc
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I'm a vegetarian so I substituted the chicken for black beans. The enchiladas were still delicious!


super gaming
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I made these enchiladas for my picky eater kids and they loved them! That's a win in my book.


queen Sonia
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Mads Madz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out perfectly. They were cheesy, flavorful, and delicious.


Zainab Ijaz
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These enchiladas were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Alex Babu
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I tried these enchiladas and they were actually really good.


Zainab Qureshi
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


S BoY
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I'm a vegetarian so I substituted the chicken for black beans. The enchiladas were still delicious!


Pak Great
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I made these enchiladas for my picky eater kids and they loved them! That's a win in my book.


Dianne Sutherland
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These enchiladas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were easy to make and tasted great.


George Pitman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out perfectly. They were cheesy, flavorful, and delicious.


Pramod Gyawali
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The chicken enchiladas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Chris_Mijit on TikTok
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These enchiladas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


RAJA Hanzla
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I'm not a huge fan of enchiladas, but these were really good! The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful.


Jessica Hoffman
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


andile dube
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These enchiladas were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful and the enchilada sauce was perfectly cheesy and saucy.


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