Thursday, September 24, 2009

Chicken Enchiladas!

This is actually a recipe I found two years ago on the Food Network site.  It is by Ingrid Hoffmann.  This is probably more of a weekend meal as it takes a little while to assemble and cook, but it makes YUMMY enchiladas that last a while.  And they continue to taste just as good once the flavors have marinated:

Salsa:

1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained (Rotel)
2 scallions, light green and white parts only, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (BE SO CAREFUL CHOPPING THIS...wear gloves!)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
pinch of salt

Enchiladas:

1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
2 cups grated cheddar cheese 
1 cup sour cream
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 (8inch) flour tortillas -- whatever size you want, it will just vary how many will fit into the 9X13 pyrex

Prepare the salsa first.  Combine Rotel, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice in mixing bowl.  Add a healthy pinch of salt and set aside (at room temp) until ready to cook enchiladas.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9X13 pyrex.  

Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl.  Add HALF the grated cheese, all of the sour cream and onion and season with salt and pepper.  Mix well.

Place the tortillas on your work surface.  Spoon chicken mixture across center of the tortillas (I pack em pretty full).  Roll them closed and place, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish.  Pour the salsa over the tortillas.  Cover with foil and bake until heated through.  About 40 minutes.

Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.  Return to the oven until cheese is melted and edge of tortillas begin to get crisp.  5-8 minutes.

SO good served with black beans and rice.  These taste really fresh!  PLEASE be careful with the jalapeno.  The first time I made these, my hands burned for four hours after dealing with the jalapenos without gloves on.  If you don't have gloves, at least put a grocery bag over your hand while chopping and de seeding them...  otherwise, ENJOY!!!

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