{"id":2802,"date":"2015-05-09T07:29:25","date_gmt":"2015-05-09T07:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=2802"},"modified":"2015-07-01T06:41:47","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T06:41:47","slug":"chicken-enchiladas-a-tex-mex-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/chicken-enchiladas-a-tex-mex-favorite\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Enchiladas &#8211; A Tex-Mex Favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/16-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-with-Rice-and-Beans-and-Avocado.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2804\" title=\"16 Chicken Enchiladas with Cheese and Onions on Top with Rice and Beans and Avocado\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/16-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-with-Rice-and-Beans-and-Avocado-580x393.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/16-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-with-Rice-and-Beans-and-Avocado-580x393.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/16-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-with-Rice-and-Beans-and-Avocado-300x203.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/16-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-with-Rice-and-Beans-and-Avocado.jpg 2012w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a>Oh Boy! So you have tried Tex-Mex Enchiladas at all of your favorite restaurants, locally owned and franchise establishments.  You never thought about making them in your own kitchen.  Well give this easy recipe a try and your own kitchen will become your new favorite Tex-Mex establishment.  We&#8217;ll add a little something special to give these enchiladas a special flavor that will keep your family asking for more!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; Large Fresh Chicken, approximately 6 1\/2 pounds<\/li>\n<li>40 Each &#8211; Corn Tortillas, 6&#8243; diameter, white corn, yellow corn, or both<\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0 Cup &#8211; Canola Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; 15 oz. Can Pinto Beans<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; 15 oz. Can Green Chile Enchilada Sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; 15 oz. Can Red Enchilada Sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 Teaspoon &#8211; Salt<\/li>\n<li>6 Cups &#8211; Cheddar Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Cup &#8211; White Cheddar Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>1 Bunch &#8211; Fresh Cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 Each &#8211; Green Onions or Shallots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Boil the chicken in salted water for 45 minutes. Use the neck, but not the internal organs. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/01-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Boiling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2805\" title=\"01 Chicken Enchiladas Chicken Boiling\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/01-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Boiling-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/01-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Boiling-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/01-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Boiling-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Allow chicken to cool and remove the meat and shred chicken into small pieces. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/02-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Meat-Removed-From-The-Bones.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2806\" title=\"02 Chicken Enchiladas Chicken Meat Removed From The Bones\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/02-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Meat-Removed-From-The-Bones-580x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/02-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Meat-Removed-From-The-Bones-580x457.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/02-Chicken-Enchiladas-Chicken-Meat-Removed-From-The-Bones-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, beans, green enchilada sauce, salt and cilantro. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/03-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2808\" title=\"03 Chicken Enchiladas Filling Ingredients\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/03-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/03-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/03-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/04-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-Mixed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2809\" title=\"04 Chicken Enchiladas Filling Ingredients Mixed\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/04-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-Mixed-580x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/04-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-Mixed-580x401.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/04-Chicken-Enchiladas-Filling-Ingredients-Mixed-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add two cups of cheddar cheese and continue to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Add a thin 1\/8&#8243; layer of red enchilada sauce on to your casserole pans. Two large pans will be required. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/05-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2810\" title=\"05 Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/05-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/05-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/05-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In a large skillet, heat the cup of canola oil to 350 degrees. Test your temperature by dropping a few water droplets in the hot oil. When they begins to pop and dance violently, your are at 350 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Using long tongs, submerge the corn tortillas for 4 seconds in the hot oil.<\/li>\n<li>Drain on paper towels and let them cool enough to handle and fill.<\/li>\n<li>Roll the combined ingredients in the oil moistened corn tortillas and place in the casserole pans with the lap side down. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/06-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-Top1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2812\" title=\"06 Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce on Top\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/06-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-Top1-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/06-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-Top1-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/06-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-Top1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cover with a bit of red enchilada sauce, then the remaining yellow cheddar cheese. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/07-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-and-Cheese-on-Top.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2813\" title=\"07 Chicken Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce on and Cheese on Top\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/07-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-and-Cheese-on-Top-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/07-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-and-Cheese-on-Top-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/07-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Red-Enchilada-Sauce-on-and-Cheese-on-Top-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cook covered with foil for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Remove foil cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with green onions and white cheddar cheese. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2814\" title=\"13 Chicken Enchiladas with Cheese and Onions on Top\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-580x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-580x407.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/13-Chicken-Enchiladas-with-Cheese-and-Onions-on-Top-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Serves 8-10 adults and a bunch of gringo kids that love Tex-Mex food every day of the week, especially Sunday!<\/h3>\n<p>Suggestions: serve with traditional Spanish rice, refried beans and fresh avocados.\u00a0 Chips and salsa are a must!<\/p>\n<p>*Some chefs moisten the corn tortillas in hot chicken stock rather than canola oil.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh Boy! 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