Foryoueats: Chicken Enchiladas

Foryoueats: Chicken Enchiladas

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This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas features tender chicken, flavorful seasonings, and a rich enchilada sauce all wrapped up in warm tortillas. Topped with a generous sprinkle of cheese and fresh...

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Ingredients

  • 8 tortillas , flour or corn (about 20cm/8" wide, Note 1)
  • Enchilada Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, salt
  • 1 tbsp EACH dried cumin powder, paprika, dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Enchilada Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp flour , plain/all purpose
  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock/broth , low sodium
  • 1.5 cups (375ml) tomato passata or US puree (Note 4 sub)
  • Chicken Filling:
  • 600g / 1.2lb chicken breast , sliced in half horizontally (or boneless thigh) (Note 2)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil , separated
  • 1/2 onion , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
  • 1 red capsicum/bell pepper , diced
  • 400g / 14oz refried beans (Note 3)
  • 400g/14oz canned corn , drained (sub frozen 1 3/4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup (65ml) water
  • 1 cup (100g) cheese shredded (Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, cheddar)
  • Topping:
  • 1.5 cups (150g) cheese , shredded
  • 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , roughly chopped

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