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 Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Tbsp butter
Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c chicken stock or broth
1/4 tsp salt
ground pepper, to taste
1 c light sour cream
1/2 c fresh tomato salsa, or commercially prepared salsa
10 corn tortillas, cut into 3/4-inch strips
2 1/2 c cooked chicken, cubed
6 green onions
1 c pitted canned black olives
2 1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
lime wedges, for garnish
papaya slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and blend.
  • 2. Whisk in stock, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture boils and is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and salsa and mix well.
  • 4. Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 1/3 of the sauce.
  • 5. 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.
  • 6. Top with remaining tortillas, sauce and cheese. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Bake, covered 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • 8. Garnish with lime wedges and papaya slices.

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