White Chicken Enchiladas

  • 1 whole onion (diced)
  • 1 jalapeno (de seeded and deveined)
  • Start cooking above ingredients over medium high heat in 1 TBL EVOO
  • 2 chicken breasts (cooked) or 3 thighs
    • Shred chicken
  • Add chicken to onions
  • Add 3/4 C chicken stock
  • Add 1/2 C heavy cream
  • Turn heat up to high
  • Add salt, pepper and paprika
  • Add 2 roasted poblano peppers (skins blackened and removed – not rinsed – seeds and veins removed) rough chopped
  • Create a white sauce in a large pan
    • 1/4 C butter
    • 1/4 C flour
    • Cook above to create a roux – cook till browned
    • Add 3/4 C chicken stock and whisk
    • Cook until thickened
    • Add 1/2 C cream, salt, pepper, and paprika
    • Add 2 TBL sour cream
    • Whisk together
    • Add 1.5 grated Monterey Jack cheese
    • Add 1 small can diced green chiles
    • Stir all to bring together, then remove from heat
  • Heat corn tortillas in microwave
  • Assemble:  Add chicken and cheese inside – roll tightly
  • Put into a 1/8 size sheet pan (or glass)
  • Pour sauce over top
  • Top with more cheese
  • Bake @ 350º for 15-20 minuets
  • Plate a portion and top with a dollop of sour cream

Alternate:  Halve the tortillas.  Place 1/2 C sauce on bottom of pan, layer tortillas, then chicken, then more sauce, again with tortilla, chicken, and sauce, and then top with cheese.  Finish cooking and serve as a casserole.

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