Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts; water; 1/2 small onion; 1 bay leaf; 8 peppercorns; salt; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles; 1 - 3/4 cups drained canned tomatoes; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1 egg; 1/4 cup oil; 8 corn tortillas or flour tortillas; 4 ounces Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded (1 cup); Guacamole; 1 cup dairy sour cream; 2 cup shredded lettuce; 12 ripe olives

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts
water
1/2 small onion
1 bay leaf
8 peppercorns
salt
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
1 - 3/4 cups drained canned tomatoes
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 egg
1/4 cup oil
8 corn tortillas or flour tortillas
4 ounces Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded (1 cup)
Guacamole
1 cup dairy sour cream
2 cup shredded lettuce
12 ripe olives

1
Place chicken breasts in a large pot or dutch oven.
2
Add water to cover, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt to taste.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4
Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Cool chicken in broth.
5
Drain, reserving broth for another use. Shred chicken with 2 forks or with your fingers.
6
Mix shredded chicken, chopped onion, Parmesan cheese and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
7
Taste and add salt if needed.
8
Set aside.
9
In blender or food processor, combine green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro, whipping cream and egg.
10
Blend until smooth.
11
Add salt to taste. Set aside.
12
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
13
Heat oil in a small skillet. with tongs, carefully place 1 tortilla at a time in hot oil.
14
Hold in oil for 3 to 5 seconds until softened.
15
Quickly turn tortilla and soften other side, 3 to 5 seconds.
16
Drain over skillet or on paper towels.
17
Place 1/8 of the chicken mixture on each tortilla, pressing the mixture to make it compact.
18
Roll tightly and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
19
Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 whole chicken breasts, water, 1/2 small onion, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas 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.

Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas

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