Drunken Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
- 2 marinated boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large red bell
pepper, roasted
- 2 Poblano chilies, roasted
- 3 Jalapeno peppers, roasted
- 1 head of garlic, roasted
- 12 oz. canned Rosarita enchilada sauce
- 8 oz. grated Monterey jack cheese
- 4 oz. grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 doz. large corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
Marinade
- 1 0z. Tequila
- 1 Tb. corn oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. lime or lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cayenne (optional)
Directions:
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Mix marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken breast for one hour.
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Barbecue or broil the chicken breasts, let cool and shred or slice
into julienne size pieces.
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Slice roasted peppers into julienne size
pieces.
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Pinch roasted garlic from cloves and set aside.
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Warm the tortillas until they are soft and pliable. One
at a time, spread a tortilla with the roasted garlic paste.
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On one side
of the tortilla, place a portion of shredded chicken, roasted peppers,
olives, and about a tablespoon of Monterey jack cheese.
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Gently roll up
the tortilla and place in a 12 cup baking dish or non-stick baking pan.
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Repeat for all 12 tortillas.
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Pour the enchilada sauce over the
enchiladas, and evenly spread the cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake uncovered
in a pre-heated 325 degree for 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle
the chopped scallions on top and serve with Mexican rice, refried beans
and a tossed green salad.
Recipes serves 4-6
Mexican Recipes