How to Make Chicken Enchiladas

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while beans are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium-sized measuring cup, add 1 tbsp chicken base and 2 cups warm water; mix with a spoon and set aside.

Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

Heat a non-stick wok or pan over medium heat and add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.

Once the butter is melted, add 3/4 cup chopped yellow onions and 1 tbsp minced garlic; stir well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until onions are softened.

Add 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; stir and cook for 30 to 50 seconds.

Add the chicken stock, 1 cup full fat sour cream, and 1 (14 oz) can fire roasted diced mild chilies; stir well and reduce heat to low.

Add 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese and whisk until the sauce is somewhat smooth.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp corn starch with 1 tbsp water until smooth, then add to the cheese sauce; stir well and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then turn off the heat.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken and 1 cup store-bought salsa; mix well and set aside.

In the prepared baking dish, add 2 cups of cheese sauce and set aside.

Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture on top of each of the 8 flour tortillas, spreading it to cover the middle section, then roll up and set aside.

Arrange the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish.

Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the rolls, cover the baking dish with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until heated through.

After baking, remove the foil and sprinkle another cup of cheese on top; bake uncovered for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and sour cream.

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