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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Ayoub Lizom
[email protected]These enchiladas were easy to make and very tasty. I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and the enchiladas still turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.
Shafqat Bhatti
[email protected]These enchiladas were delicious! I made them for my friends and they all loved them. The chicken was moist and tender, and the enchilada sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Medeina Baksyte
[email protected]I made these enchiladas for my family and they were a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.
Malik Zunair
[email protected]These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best enchiladas he's ever had.
Rebecca Potter
[email protected]I made these enchiladas for my friends and they loved them! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.
Mash Morgan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The enchiladas were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.
Faheem Hassan
[email protected]These enchiladas were easy to make and very tasty. I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and the enchiladas still turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.
Jo 81
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the enchilada sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bayzid Mahmud
[email protected]These enchiladas were so good! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the enchilada sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.
Goddy Godelo
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little extra cheese to the top of the enchiladas before baking them.
Mahdi Ahmed Mahdi Ahmed
[email protected]These enchiladas were a hit at my dinner party! The jalapeno chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the enchilada sauce was perfectly spicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.