here<\/a>***<\/p>\nOkay. Who\u2019s in the mood for a little \u201csouth of the Border\u201d cuisine? And I\u2019m not speaking of the Taco Bell variety. Or in the literal sense of the phrase because, well, right about now that would be an unnecessary risk to take for some cheese-smothered tortillas. Although, that being said,this recipe is almost good enough to duck your head and run for cover\u2026a cover under which awaits a steaming 9\u00d713 casserole of chicken enchiladas, that is.<\/p>\n
A long time ago I was extremely discerning in my food choices. It\u2019s fair to say that some may consider me a bit \u201cpicky\u201d but I prefer to believe that I had a sophisticated palate at a very young age. I had created a long list of foods I would allow myself to enjoy and an even longer list of foods I would liken to vomit-inducing excuses for nutrition, i.e. enchiladas and potato pancakes (still hate those, by the way.) There was just something about the combination of tortilla, hamburger and red sauce that caused a gut-wrenching response for the dish.<\/p>\n
And then a few years back on one beautiful evening I was introduced to an entirely new concept\u2026chicken enchiladas with cream sauce. <\/em>No hamburger? Or red sauce? Seriously? I\u2019ll take it. Now. Please. Um, I\u2019m not kidding.<\/p>\nThis White Chicken Enchiladas recipe is the perfect combination of mild chacha (some might call it spice) and smooth cream. The delectable blend of ingredients married with the perfect way to precook the chicken (explanation coming) results in one muy bueno dish.<\/p>\n
White Chicken Enchiladas<\/h2>\nIngredients<\/h3>\n
(Recipe serves 8, with two leftover for lunch fixin’s)<\/em><\/p>\n\n- 1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 cup chopped green onions<\/li>\n
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n
- 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, or 1 cup salsa verde<\/li>\n
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup<\/li>\n
- 1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n
- 4 ounces cream cheese<\/li>\n
- 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts (see method below)<\/li>\n
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided<\/li>\n
- 10 (12 inch) flour tortillas<\/li>\n
- 1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Instructions<\/h3>\n\n- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.<\/li>\n
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the green onion until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add the garlic and then stir in the green chiles\/salsa verde, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and cream cheese. Mix well. Reserve 3\/4 of this sauce and set aside. To the remaining 1\/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken*** and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir together.<\/li>\n
- Fill each flour tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n
- In a small bowl combine the reserved 3\/4 of the sauce with the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Shredded Chicken a\u2019la Crockpot<\/em><\/h3>\nThis preparation method produces extremely moist, flavorful shredded chicken. Recipe above uses 2-3 chicken breasts.\u00a0 Can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.<\/em><\/p>\n\n- 4-6 chicken breasts, can be frozen (can make as few or as many chicken breasts as you want…just refrigerate or freeze for later recipes)<\/li>\n
- 1\/4 to 1\/2 cup of butter (adjust per amount of chicken used)<\/li>\n
- seasoning salt\/black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Place chicken breasts in crock pot. Sprinkle liberally with seasoning salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
- Add butter.<\/li>\n
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Hope you enjoy!<\/p>\n
Mindy<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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