CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE WITH SALSA CREAM SAUCE

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Not sure where I got this recipe, but it's a real favorite with my grandkids. I usually make it earlier in the day and then pop it into the oven when ready for dinner.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground pepper, to taste
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
10 corn tortillas, cut into 3/4-inch strips
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
6 green onions, including some
1 cup black olives, canned, pitted and drained
2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
lime wedge, for garnish
papaya, slices for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add flour and blend.
  • Whisk in stock, salt and pepper.
  • Stir until mixture boils and is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in sour cream and salsa and mix well.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/3 of the sauce.
  • Scatter half of the tortilla strips on top.
  • Next scatter the chicken, onions, olives and half the cheese, and pour 1/3 of the sauce over all.
  • Top with remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Bake, covered 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and papaya slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 116.1, Sodium 871.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 32.5

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