This is a homemade, authentic enchilada recipe that will dazzle any crowd. It's low in fat and cholesterol and relatively low in sodium and it's high in protein and FLAVOR! The recipe seems complicated but it's really not that hard and you won't regret it.

Ingredients

24	corn tortillas
3	chicken breast, meat only
3/4	cup sliced onion
1/2	cup spinach
1	cup corn, fresh cut from cob
1	cup chopped yellow squash
1 1/2	cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2	tbsp canola oil
1	cup chicken broth
4	medium tomatoes, roasted and peeled
2	jalapeno peppers, roasted and peeled
1/2	cup chopped onion
4	tbsp minced garlic
3	tbsp chopped coriander
1	tsp salt
1	tsp pepper
1/4	tsp cumin
1/2	cup light sour cream

Directions

1. Boil whole chicken breasts (with skin and bones attached) in water for 45 minutes. Water may be seasoned with onions, garlic, and a little salt.
   
   
2. While chicken is boiling, roast tomatoes and peppers over fire or under broiler until blackened all over. Let cool then remove stems and skin and place in blender.
   
   
3. When chicken is done, shred the chicken (discarding bones and skin) and add one cup of chicken broth to blender along with 1/2 cup chopped onion, 4 tbsp minced garlic, 3 tbsp chopped coriander (cilantro), 1 tsp salt and pepper, and 1/4 tsp cumin. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes then pour sauce into a pan and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
   
   
4. While sauce is simmering, over medium heat saute 3/4 sliced onions, 1/2 cup spinach, 1 cup yellow squash (julienned) in 1 tbsp of canola oil until tender. Combine sauteed veggie with shredded chicken.
   
   
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with 1-2 tbsp of canola oil and warm up tortillas in a microwave for about 2-3 minutes. While tortillas are still warm, stuff each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of chicken/veggie mixture and place each enchilada on baking sheet, seam side down.
   
   
6. Pour enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded jack cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on how crispy you like them.)
   
   
7. Serve with sour cream and enjoy.
   
   

Categories

Chicken, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Brunch, First Course, Main Dish, American-Southwestern, Central/South American, Super Bowl, Bake, Boil, Broil, Grill, Microwave, Puree, Roast, Saute, Simmer

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in sugar High in niacin High in phosphorus