Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchilada's

Seasoned sour cream chicken 

stuffed with corn and black olives, 

topped with a creamy salsa sauce and cheese

Submitted by: ChiChi
Recipe Source: Created by Karen Grady
Keywords: no cream of chicken soup rotisserie chicken shredded sour cream Mexican baked casserole burrito flavorful 

Comment:  
After making many batches of bland, boring, no flavor chicken enchiladas...I decided to create my own.  My version is flavorful and delicious :) Finally!!

Ingredients & Directions:

*If not using broth, dissolve 1 boullion cube + 1c water, microwave 2 min.
*Grease a 9x13 casserole dish
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees

The Filling: 

3c Shredded Chicken (1.8lb Rotisserie)

1 pkg Taco Seasoning or Mexican Blend

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1/4c of 1c Chicken Broth-Bouillon

1c (8oz Tub) Sour Cream

1c Frozen Corn Kernels

1/2 can Whole Black Olives, sliced

Substitutions: 

Mexican Spice Blend: Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Oregano, Cumin, Paprika, Sugar, Garlic

Directions:

*In a bowl, mix chicken with seasonings. 

*Stir in sour cream and broth. 

*Toss in vegetables. 

*Makes 3.5 cups filling. 

The Salsa Cream Sauce: 

1/4c Butter (1/2 stick)
1/4c+2T Flour
1c Milk 2%
3/4c of 1c Chicken Broth-Bouillon
7 oz can Herdez Salsa Casera-Hot (sm can)

Substitutions:
1/2 can Rotel-Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies in the filling and use the other half as garnish. 1/2 can Chicken Broth or just use water. 

Directions:

*In a saucepan, make a roux with 1/4c butter and 1/4c flour. The additional 2 Tbsp of flour may be needed according to how much liquid is in the salsa or Rotel. 

*Whisk in liquids, then salsa. 

*Heat until thickened, stirring constantly. 

*This sauce will be a creamy reddish color. 

The Enchilada Wrap:

7-8 (8") Fajita Flour Tortillas

3/4c Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded

1c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Substitutions: 

corn tortillas, cheddar cheese inside.

Directions: 

*Using a 1/2 cup scoop, place filling on each tortilla.  

*Sprinkle 1.5T Mexican cheese in each one. 

*Roll and line up in a greased 9x13 dish. 

*Pour the sauce over the tops. 

*Sprinkle top with mozzarella. 

Bake it: 

Bake 30-35 min @ 350 degrees, until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. 

Serve it:

Shredded Lettuce (3/4c on the side of each enchilada=5c)

Black Beans

Tortilla Chips

Garnish it:

Sliced Jalapenos, chopped green onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley

Preheat Oven to: 350 degrees

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Quantity: 7 servings

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