Enchiladas Con Pollo Recipe

Summary

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MethodMain Ingredient
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Ingredients

 Butter1 Tablespoon
 Onion1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
 Canned tomatoes8 Ounce, stewed
 Salsa3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green chiles1 Can (10oz), drained
 Chili powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Sauce1 Can (10oz) (To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper)
 8 flour or corn tortillas
 Sour cream1/3 Cup (16 tbs) (To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper)
 3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese
 As needed chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large frying pan, melt butter. Add onion and saute until softened. Add chicken, tomatoes, 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the salsa, the chiles, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat through. Keep warm over low heat.
2. Cover the bottom of an 8- by 12- by 2-inch (20- by 30- by 5-cm) baking pan with half the enchilada sauce.
3. One at a time, dampen each tortilla with water and heat on both sides in a hot, ungreased frying pan until soft and pliable.
4. Place 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll; place in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce, the remaining salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
5. Cover and bake until heated through (15 minutes).
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