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Amazing Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Comforting, cheesy enchiladas made with a homemade chili-tomato sauce and shredded Colby Jack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-10 flour or corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, then whisk in the flour and chili powder and cook, stirring, until it becomes fragrant and begins to brown, about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in the tomato sauce and vegetable stock. Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste; continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in a bowl for topping.
  5. Add the cooked diced chicken to the remaining sauce in the skillet and stir to coat and heat through.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling and a little shredded cheese into the center of each tortilla, then roll up and place seam-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. When all tortillas are arranged in the dish, pour the reserved sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with the remaining shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time.
  • Either flour or corn tortillas work; warm them briefly to prevent cracking.
  • Adjust chili powder to taste for more or less heat.
  • Reserve extra sauce if you like your enchiladas saucier.