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MIEASY SALSA VERDE ENCHILADAS with corn tortillas!!
INGREDIENTS:
* 4 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked and shredded chicken breast
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 tablespoons honey
* 1 1/2 limes, juiced
* 13-16 corn tortillas
* 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
* 2-3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
* 5 tablespoons butter
* 1/3 cup flour
* 1 jar roasted salsa Verde (medium-15.7oz)
* 1 4 oz can roasted diced green chilies
* 2 cups chicken broth (15 oz can)
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
* 2 1/2 tablespoons water
* 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for bottom of pan
** Chopped cilantro, green onion, & sliced avocado for topping
DIRECTIONS:
1. Shred rotisserie chicken. Use 4 cups. Spice it up & add juiced limes, honey, salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, & cayenne pepper. Mix with spatula or by hand and set aside. (or cook and shred chicken breast). Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Grate the cheeses & toss together.
3. Make Roux. In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour & stir constantly. Bring to a simmer for 60 seconds while stirring. Add salsa Verde & whisk together. Add chicken broth, green chilies, and water. Bring to a light simmer & add heavy cream. Stir well & remove from heat.
4. Heat some vegetable oil in pan over medium heat, and flash fry each corn tortilla for 5 to 10 seconds on each side. Or brush tortillas with oil & fry in pan.
5. Grease bottom of pan with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 ladles full of sauce in bottom of pan. Layer corn tortillas with chicken and cheese. Roll up and put in pan. Should make 13-16 enchiladas.
6. Top enchiladas with remainder of sauce & grated cheese. Can add a little extra cheese if desired.
7. Bake uncovered at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is nice and melted (starting to lightly brown even) & sauce is bubbling. Top with chopped cilantro & green onion. Delicious served with sliced avocado (or guacamole) and salsa. ENJOY!!!
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