Saturday, August 25, 2007

Chicken Enchilada

For some reason our whole family loves these, maybe because they are so rich. This recipe is not the easiest but certainly one of the tastiest.

3 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Chopped Onions
1/4 can (1 oz of 4 oz can) green chilies, chopped
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 Cups Cubed cooked chicken (I frequently use the Oven Fried Chicken leftovers)
2 teaspoons Flour
1 1/2 Cups of Chicken Broth
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
12 x 6inch Corn Tortillas

Saute onions, chilies and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in chicken cubes; set aside. Over low heat, combine flour and remaining butter, stir in Chicken broth and 1/2 cup of cheese. Stirring constantly, continue cooking until sauce begins to thicken and boil. IMPORT TRICK: Keep sause hot while doing next step!

Dip each tortilla into hot sauce to soften; fill with 2 heaping tablespoons chicken mixture, roll up. Arrange in about 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish. Combine remaining sauce with leftover filling; pour over rolls. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake in 350o oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

I serve chicken enchiladas with Spanish rice, beans and a salad.