Mucho Gusto Enchiladas

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 tablespoon diced green chili pepper
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced pitted ripe olives
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• sour cream (optional)
• guacamole (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine chicken, 2/3 cup of the onions, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper, half of the jalapeno peppers, the chili powder, and garlic. add enough water to cover the chicken. bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• 2 simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. remove chicken and shred. discard cooking liquid.
• 3 in a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. add the remaining onion, remaining crushed red pepper, and remaining jalapeno peppers. add the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, and the green chile peppers, bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• 4 simmer the chicken mixture, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. keep warm.
• 5 in a medium skillet, heat the 1 cup of cooking oil. working very quickly, fry the tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil for 10 to 15 seconds or until tortilla is hot, but not crisp. pat dry between paper towels.
• 6 immediately, place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, near an edge; roll up. placed the filled tortillas, seam side down, in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas. cover with foil.
• 7 bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through. uncover; sprinkle cheeses over; return to oven and bake 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted. to serve, sprinkle with sliced olives and green onions. serve with sour cream and guacamole, if desired.