Saucy Chicken Enchiladas

Serving Size: 6

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. chopped, cooked chicken breasts
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/3 cup melted butter, melted
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small white onion, chopped
1 small can chopped green chilies
12 small corn tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 16oz. can red enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 green onion, finely chopped


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine chicken, Mexican cheese, butter, cumin, onion, garlic and chilies in a large bowl, mix well.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add in a little of the olive oil. Heat all 12 of the tortillas, adding a little more oil as needed. Heat each tortilla for about 5 seconds per side. Place each on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
4. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll and place seam down on a 13×9 baking dish. Pour both cans of red enchilada sauce on top and place in oven for 20 minutes.
5. Remove, let stand for 5 minutes then sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and green onion.
6. Serve with rice and re-fried beans.

photo by Lori_NY

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