vegetable oil - 1 tbsp jalapeno - 1, seeded and minced onion - 1 large, diced chicken breast - 3 cups, cooked and shredded green chiles - 2 4 oz cans, drained and chopped chicken broth - 2 cups, divided heavy cream - 1/2 cup butter - 2 tbsp flour - 2 tbsp sour cream - 1 cup cumin - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp monterey jack cheese - 2 cups, grated salt and pepper - use very generously flour tortillas - 12 small cilantro - chopped, for garnish Instructions: Pre heat your oven to 350 F (175 C) and grease a 9 x 13" casserole dish. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the jalapeno and onion together until beginning to soften, about 3 - 4 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, about half of the green chiles, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and the cream and stir together well. Cook for a few minutes, until hot, then remove from heat and set aside. In another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour - cook for about 1 minute, then pour the remaining chicken broth. Cook for another minute or two, whisking constantly, then stir in the remaining chiles, sour cream, cumin and garlic powder. Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese and generously salt and pepper. Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave about 30 seconds, just enough to soften them. Place about 1/3 cup of chicken filling in each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam side down in your casserole dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is beginning to brown and is bubbly. Garnish with cilantro and avocado. (or top with fresh salsa and some guacamole on the side)
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:30:27 +0000