CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

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This is a really good recipe from Martha Stewart's Everday Food magazine (Issue #5). Very tasty indeed!

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup water
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium pan over medium low heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, jalapeno and chili powder.
  • Cook until onion is clear.
  • Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup water to pan.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Return heat to medium low.
  • Cook, gently crush tomatoes with a wooden spoon until sauce is thickened.
  • Add lime juice.
  • Let sauce cool before storing.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Warm each tortilla, about 10 seconds per side.
  • Divide chicken, 3 cups cheese and pickled jalapenos among the tortillas.
  • Roll tightly.
  • Place the seams side down in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Top with sauce and remaining cup of cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and tortillas heated through.
  • For a crisper top, put under broil for an additional 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.2, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 185.7, Sodium 783.5, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2, Protein 59.1

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