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Three Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy, comforting chicken enchiladas baked in a creamy cumin sauce.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 enchiladas

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • 1.5 cans RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles 10-ounce cans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 ounces feta or goat cheese crumbled
  • 12 flour tortillas 6-inch
  • 1.5 cups half and half cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large skillet
  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped cooked chicken, RO*TEL tomatoes and chiles, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and the crumbled feta or goat cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll up, and place seam-side down in a lightly greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the half-and-half and ground cumin until warmed and combined (about 1–2 minutes). Alternatively microwave until warm.
  7. Pour the warmed half-and-half mixture evenly over the rolled tortillas in the baking dish.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses over the enchiladas and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • Heat the half-and-half gently to avoid scalding.
  • Feta or goat cheese adds tang; use preferred cheese.
  • Assemble tortillas snugly so they hold shape when baking.