Mucho Gusto Enchiladas

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Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large onion
  • chopped (1 cup)
  • 12 cup loosely-packed fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 fresh jalapenos
  • seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 garlic clove
  • minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon diced green chili pepper
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) cansliced pitted ripe olives
  • 3 green onions
  • thinly sliced
  • sour cream (optional)
  • guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine chicken, 2/3 cup of the onions, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper, half of the jalapeno peppers, the chili powder, and garlic.
  2. Add enough water to cover the chicken.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  4. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  5. Remove chicken and shred.
  6. Discard cooking liquid.
  7. In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the remaining onion, remaining crushed red pepper, and remaining jalapeno peppers.
  9. Add the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, and the green chile peppers, Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  10. Simmer the chicken mixture, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Keep warm.
  12. In a medium skillet, heat the 1 cup of cooking oil.
  13. Working very quickly, fry the tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil for 10 to 15 seconds or until tortilla is hot, but not crisp.
  14. Pat dry between paper towels.
  15. Immediately, place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, near an edge; roll up.
  16. Placed the filled tortillas, seam side down, in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
  17. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
  18. Cover with foil.
  19. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through.
  20. Uncover; sprinkle cheeses over; return to oven and bake 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
  21. To serve, sprinkle with sliced olives and green onions.
  22. Serve with sour cream and guacamole, if desired.
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