Pre-Vegetarian Rachel's Chicken Enchiladas

I think this is how Rachel makes her enchiladas. Or at least how she used to when she was still eating meat. I can’t ask her because it is a secret that I am writing this book. She did once send me this link though… it is based on “Angela’s Awesome Enchiladas” on allrecipes.com.

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat,- cut into chunks
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce

Place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. Set the shredded chicken aside. Meanwhile, combine the soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. (continued on next page) Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover.

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the green onion, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. Spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 dish.

Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. Fold tortillas over the filling and place seam- side down in the prepared pan.

Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Book 2 Recipes Without Pictures Main Dishes Chicken