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smoked chicken enchiladas with "that green sauce"

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Recipe by
Tammy Brownlow
@DoughmesticGoddess
Dallas, TX

You won't find these enchiladas at your local cafe...they are an original.

I hope you enjoy my creation (:

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(2)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For smoked chicken enchiladas with "that green sauce"

  • 1
    smoked chicken breast, skin and bones removed (you may substitute a cooked chicken breast if you would like)
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion, minced fine
  • 1/4 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    each cumin and garlic powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 12
    corn tortillas
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    recipe https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/snack/snack-chip-snack/that-green-sauce.html?p=7
  • 6 oz
    monterey jack cheese, grated

How To Make smoked chicken enchiladas with "that green sauce"

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a small skillet on medium-low heat add oil to soften tortillas - wait until oil is heated.
  • 2
    Add tortillas one at a time only for a few seconds to soften them. Set aside on paper towels to drain. You may soften tortillas using another method if you like.
  • 3
    To make smoked chicken filling:

    Shred chicken and add tomato sauce, minced onion, cumin, garlic, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    To assemble enchiladas:

    Spoon a generous 1 1/2 tablespoon of filling into tortillas and roll. Place in baking dish.
  • 5
    Spread green sauce over enchiladas.
  • 6
    Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  • 7
    Garnish with tomatoes if desired.
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