الخميس، 21 فبراير 2013

Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.

Enchiladas are a special food in our house. They are, as I like to refer to them, my weapon. They were the first meal I ever made for my husband and THE meal I make when I … well, quite frankly, when I want something. That something could really be anything, like the replacement of the high light bulb I can’t reach, which I’ve incessantly nagged about or the purse I “accidentally” purchased and let him “accidentally” see. Either way, they are one of my husband’s favorite meals and something I make probably twice a month.
The thing is, they are pretty decadent. We like lots of sodium-laced sauce, tons (no really—tons) of cheese inside and out, and really huge puffy flour or soft corn tortillas. And let’s not forget what goes on top: sour cream, more cheese, and obviously guacamole. Hello lover.
So enter Laurie’s recipe for Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Oh my goodness, I was so excited I almost died. But then I was even more excited after I made them and we seriously loved on the entire pan. These are super delicious, so let’s get started!



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
You need some cooked and shredded chicken, low-sodium chicken stock, flour, a sweet onion, a few garlic cloves, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, cumin, chipotle peppers in adobo, a red pepper and of course, cheese.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
First up, dice your peppers and onions and add them to a skillet with some olive oil. After sautéing until soft, add in your garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Stir in the flour, chopped peppers and cumin.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Then add your chicken stock and water, whisking well.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Cook for a few minutes until bubbly and thickened, and boom, you have your sauce! See how simple? Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
With your shredded chicken in a large bowl, add some of the sauce and mix it up.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Add a bit more sauce to the bottom of a greased baking dish to make the first layer of deliciousness.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Then start filling your enchis. First up, add a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture to the tortilla.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Roll it up tightly, placing it in the dish. Repeat with the rest until they are all crammed together and ready to go.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Add the rest of the sauce on top. I gently spread it with a spoon to cover every inch before baking.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Then add some cheese—just a bit—to cover the dish. Bake for a few minutes just until the enchiladas are warmed through and the cheese is melty. Oh melty cheese.



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Admire your beautiful work!



Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lightened Up Chicken Enchiladas. Guest post by Jessica Merchant of How Sweet It Is, recipe submitted by TK member Laurie McNamara of Simply Scratch.
Serve your enchiladas and cover them with sour cream (or, as we like, plain Greek yogurt), guacamole, chives, salsa and chopped cilantro.

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