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Gerry's Chicken Enchiladas

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"This is my own recipe, and it's not the easiest dish I've ever made, but it's very good! Makes 6 awesome enchiladas!"
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 12 small chile peppers, diced (optional)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 pint heavy cream
  • 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch strips. Place in a medium bowl with desired marinade, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and onions until chicken is evenly brown. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, stewed tomatoes, chile peppers, soup and broth. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet, and shred when cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, allow skillet mixture to simmer and reduce to about 2 1/4 cups. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken and about 1/4 cup skillet mixture (just enough to make a paste like mixture). Mix together with half the chopped green onions. Pour remaining 2 cups of skillet mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a second skillet, heat cream over low heat, being careful not to boil. Dip tortillas in the warm cream to soften and coat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top chicken mixture with half the shredded cheese, and roll up tortillas. Place rolled tortillas in baking dish, seam side down, and drizzle with enchilada sauce. Cover with remaining shredded cheese, and sprinkle remaining chopped green onion over cheese. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by SHADOWMERV
My husband and I thought these were outstanding. As good if not better than any I've ever had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by JASMINE828
This is the best recipe for chicken enchiladas I have found so far. Simmering the chicken in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by STARDUST_331
This is one of the greatest Sunday night dinners; well worth the lengthy prep(easy though). I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by JOSIE
Oh Wow...I made these for lunch today. I was the only one eating on them since hubby is at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by mrsapm
This recipe is GREAT!!!! I did make a few changes, though. I followed the recipe through step... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by HEFTY
Yes a fantastic enchilada recipe. I made this as a special dinner for my girlfriend. She... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by Angie
Absolutely fabulous! We love it!! For the chicken marinade, I use the juice from two limes,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SERENE3660
This was the best thing my family has ever eaten MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by Blind Guy