{"id":725,"date":"2017-05-09T18:42:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T02:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/?p=725"},"modified":"2020-09-03T13:52:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T21:52:41","slug":"chicken-enchiladas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/2017\/05\/09\/chicken-enchiladas\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Enchiladas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken, but you can use any chicken you want. &nbsp;If you use raw chicken, I find the thighs are best. &nbsp;This is based on a recipe from Cook&#8217;s Illustrated.<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-726\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"726\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-mods\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wprm_print\/chicken-enchiladas\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"726\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken Enchiladas<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-726-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-726-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"726\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">ground<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coriander<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">ground<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12-16<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see note<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">15-ounce can<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">3 or 4 ounce jar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green chiles<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sharp cheddar cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Final Assembly<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">8-inch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flour tortillas<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sharp cheddar cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-726-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-726-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"726\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a medium saucepan or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the onion to the hot oil and saute it over medium heat for 5 or 6 minutes until it is softened and golden brown.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and sugar to the onions. Stir for about a minute.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the chicken, and stir for another minute or two, coating the chicken with the spices.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the tomato sauce and water and bring the mixture up to a simmer. &nbsp;Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a bowl. &nbsp;Try to get as much liquid into the bowl as possible.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set the bowl with the liquid sauce to the side. &nbsp;Put the chicken into a medium bowl and chill it in your fridge for a half hour.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Have a nice glass of malbec.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When the chicken is cooled, add the chiles and 8 ounces of grated cheese to the bowl and mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Final Assembly<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pre-heat your oven to 400 \u00baF.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread about half of the sauce evenly into the bottom of a 13 inch by 9 inch baking dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread about 1\/2 cup of chicken mixture into the center of each tortilla. &nbsp;Roll the tortillas tightly and put them into the baking dis with the seam side down.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-726-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the rest of the sauce over the tops of the tortillas. &nbsp;Sprinkle the last 4 ounces of cheddar cheese over the sauce.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaylasdoghouse.com\/kitchen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/chickenenchiladas2.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" 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style=\"display: block;\">Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-726-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">I use leftover rotisserie chicken and shred it for this recipe. \u00a0You can use raw chicken and cook it in the sauce, \u00a0just trim the chicken pieces and cut them into 1\/4 inch wide strips. \u00a0I find thighs work best for enchiladas.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken, but you can use any chicken you 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