Chicken Enchiladas From Bon Appetit Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas From Bon Appetit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 ounces Mexican beer; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Sauce); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 cup milk; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 eggs, beaten to blend; 1 1/2 cups pitted black olives, sliced (Filling); 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed; 6 medium green onions, sliced; 6 (5 1/2 inch) corn tortillas; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces Mexican beer
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Sauce)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
2 eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups pitted black olives, sliced (Filling)
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
6 medium green onions, sliced
6 (5 1/2 inch) corn tortillas
sour cream
salsa

1
For chicken: Arrange chicken in single layer in baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and cayenne. Pour beer over. Marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning once.
2
Pour marinade into heavy large skillet and bring to a simmer. Add chicken, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain chicken and cool slightly; cube or shred.
3
For sauce: Mix flour, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander and cayenne. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour mixture and stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream and stir until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Blend 1 cup sauce into eggs. Whisk mixture back into sauce and cook for 1 minute, do not boil. Adjust seasoning.
4
For Filling: Combine chicken, olives, chilies, cheeses and onion in large bowl.
5
To assemble: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat tortillas in nonstick skillet until soft and hot. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of 5-6 cup round, deep baking dish (souffle dish works well). Top with tortilla. Spread with about 2 tablespoons sauce. Cover evenly with layer of filling. Top with tortilla. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Pour any remaining sauce over top. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve. Pass bowls of sour cream and salsa separately.

1220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 12 ounces Mexican beer, and more.

Yes, Chicken Enchiladas From Bon Appetit falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Enchiladas From Bon Appetit

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